Decoction of Congshui Stone

Decoction of Congshui Stone,For back abscesses and boils accompanied by intense, unquenchable thirst and a dry mouth.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Congshui Stone

Chinese Name : 凝水石煎

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Ning Shui Shi, half a jin of gypsum, and half a jin of honey.

Source

From *The Comprehensive Record of Divine Remedies*, Volume 131.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, decoct with 5 sheng of water until thickened, then add the honey and continue decocting until it becomes a syrup. Store in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For back abscesses and boils accompanied by intense, unquenchable thirst and a dry mouth.

Instructions for Use

Take a piece the size of a jujube on an empty stomach each day; let it dissolve in the mouth and swallow the saliva. Take 5–7 doses daily.

Decoction of Congshui Stone,From *The Comprehensive Record of Divine Remedies*, Volume 131.,For back abscesses and boils accompanied by intense, unquenchable thirst and a dry mouth.

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