Calcitum (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.
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