Refined Stone Pill

Refined Stone Pill,Shā-induced distension.

Formulas Name : Refined Stone Pill

Chinese Name : 炼石丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Thousand-Year Stone (i.e., aged lime, water-washed), 3 qian of Pine Root Stone (i.e., genuine amber), and 2 qian of Water Bone Stone (i.e., white talc, water-washed).

Source

From *The Complete Book of Rash Disorders*, Volume 2.

Processing

Form into pills with water, or with Shenqu paste; for those with exterior heat and restlessness, coat with Qingdai; for those with dizziness and chest oppression, coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

Shā-induced distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with a decoction of drooping-head reed and millet.

Refined Stone Pill,From *The Complete Book of Rash Disorders*, Volume 2.,Shā-induced distension.

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