Han Shui Shi (Calcitum) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Han Shui Shi
English Name: Calcitum

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Drains fire and expels summer-heat - high fever, irritability, thirst, yellow tongue coat associated with summer heat.
  • Burns and sores, throat and oral ulcers (topically).

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 9-30g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid in cold cases arising from spleen or stomach deficiency.

Staff Clinician Notes

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