Eight Stones Powder

Eight Stones Powder,For cases of excessive yang in typhoid fever accompanied by restlessness, as well as summer heat-induced agitation.

Formulas Name : Eight Stones Powder

Chinese Name : 八石散

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Daizhe, 8 liang of Ning Shuishi, 8 liang of licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped, and ground separately into powder), 8 liang of Bu Huimu, 4 liang of Jinxing Stone, 4 liang of Yinxing Stone, 4 liang of Mica, 4 liang of Gypsum, 4 liang of Taiyin Xuanjing Stone, and 2 liang of Yangqishi (ground separately).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.

Processing

Of the above ingredients, except for Yangqi Stone and licorice, place the remaining eight ingredients in a glazed porcelain jar, seal the opening, and fill to approximately one cheng. Calcine over charcoal until red-hot, frequently removing the Daizhe and quenching it in vinegar five times. Remove from the fire, allow to cool, then take out the contents. Place them on a basin lined with paper on damp ground, cover, and let stand for two nights. Pound and sift to a finer powder; after 2–3 days, add the Yangqi Stone and licorice powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For cases of excessive yang in typhoid fever accompanied by restlessness, as well as summer heat-induced agitation.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian to one qian per dose, mixed with ginger, honey water, or freshly drawn water.

Eight Stones Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.,For cases of excessive yang in typhoid fever accompanied by restlessness, as well as summer heat-induced agitation.

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