鐘乳石

Zhong Ru Shi

Name

Zhong Ru Shi (Stalactitum)

Property

Sweet, warm; lung, kidney and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Warm the lung and invigorate yang, relieve dyspnea, promote the secretion of milk and relieve hyperacidity.

Indications

Cold and pain in lumbar and knees, cough and dyspnea due to cold phlegm, cold asthma due to yang deficiency, lack of lactation, acid regurgitation due to stomachache.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~9 g. It should be decocted first.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire and cough with lung-heat.