Calcitum (HAN SHUI SHI)
HAN SHUI SHI
Pharmaceutical Name:
Calcitum
Latin Name:
Calcitum
Common Name:
Geographic Information:
Calcitum is produced mainly in the provinces of Shan Xi and He Bei. It is collected during all seasons and ground before use.
Properties Taste & Meridians:
Salty in flavor, cold in property, acts on the Stomach and Kidney channels.
Functions:
Clears Heat and drains Fire.
Indications & Combinations:
1. For high fever, thirst, irritability, and strong pulse, it is used with Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao).
2. For sore throat and oral ulcers, it is ground for external use.
Dosage and administration:
10–15 g. Proper amount for external use.
Precautions:
None noted.
