论曰乳石发动，上冲头面及身体壮热者。由将适过度，脏腑痞塞，气不得宣通也，夫服
乳石者，以能捍风寒逐冷湿导经脉益饮食也。然在阴则补其不足，在阳则能益其栗悍。若阴
盛阳虚，则石气发露，此所以热冲头面身体也。
治乳石发胸背头中游热。黄 汤方
黄 （锉） 芍药 甘草（炙） 赤茯苓（去黑皮） 人参 石膏（碎） 生地黄（切
焙） 生姜
（切焙） 麻黄（去根节汤煮掠去沫） 麦门冬（去心焙各二两） 桂（去粗皮一两）
上一十一味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水二盏，入竹叶十片，枣二枚擘破，同煎至八分，
去滓温服，早晨日午夜卧各一。
治乳石发动，身热如火。黄芩汤方
黄芩（去黑心） 枳实（去瓤麸炒各二两） 栀子仁（十四枚） 栝蒌根 浓朴（去粗
皮生姜
汁炙）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水二盏，
煎至一盏，去滓温服，早晨日午食前各一。
治乳石发热如火，头痛烦闷，寒热呕逆。升麻汤方
升麻 前胡（去芦头） 甘草（炙各二两） 黄芩（去黑心） 生地黄（切焙各三两） 枳
壳（
去瓤麸炒）
上九味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水二盏，入豉一合绵裹，同煎至一盏，去滓温服。早晨
日午各一，心烦，加麦门冬一两，稍冷，加生姜一两。
治桃花石发，即心噤身热头痛，宜温清酒，随多少服之，酒行即瘥，亦可服大麦麸，并
此。麦奴汤方
大麦奴（阴干） 麦门冬（去心焙各二两） 桂（去粗皮一两半） 人参 甘草（炙各
一两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水二盏，入葱白四寸，同煎至一盏，去滓温服，早晚食
前各一。
治乳石发，食讫心烦闷，寒热头眩，胸中不安者。茵陈蒿汤方
茵陈蒿（四两） 栀子仁（二十枚） 大黄（锉炒二两）
上三味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服，空心早晚食前各一。
治乳石发动，忽大热，多欲就卧冷地，又不得食诸热面热酒。方
五加木根叶皮（锉曝二两）
上一味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服。
治浮石发热，除热。蜂房汤方
露蜂房（炙三两）
上一味锉碎，以水三盏，煎至一盏，去滓顿服，若不定，隔三五日再服。
治金石发热及诸热暴赤目。方
冬葵子（二合） 朴硝（一合）
上二味，以水二升，同煎至一升，去滓分三服，空心早晚食前各一。
治金石发热及诸热。朴硝丸方
朴硝（炼成半斤）
上一味，研成粉，炼蜜丸如梧桐子大，每服三十丸。食后蜜水下，服金石经年，觉身中
少热，即以此丸压之。每夜卧时，服三十至四十丸，取胸膈凉为度，若有时患及发者，即取
朴硝粉一匙，空心水调服之，以利为度，凡朴硝取色白而不着风者佳。色黄者伤人。
治乳石心下烦闷，内热不安。冷石汤方
凝水石（半两）
上一味，以水半盏，磨汁服之，不瘥再作。
治乳石发。麻黄汤方
麻黄（去根节汤煮掠去沫二两） 石膏（碎一两） 黄芩（去黑心一两半）
上三味，粗捣筛，分作两帖，每帖以水三盏，煎至二盏，去滓内鸡子白二枚，芒硝末一
钱，热搅令沫出，以涂摩疮上，即瘥。
治石药发动，上冲头面，疼痛浮肿，心神恍惚。防风汤方
防风（去叉） 当归（切焙） 泽泻 威灵仙（去土） 甘草（炙锉） 黄连（去须） 虎
杖（各一
两半） 石苇（去毛）天门冬（去心焙） 白石脂（研） 槐实（炒） 地榆（各二两） 石
膏（椎碎三
两） 生地黄（切焙六两） 大黄（锉炒） 黄芩（去黑心） 犀角（镑） 硝石（研各一
两）
上一十八味 咀，每服五钱匕，以水一盏半。入生姜一分拍碎，同煎取八分，去滓温服。
Discussion: When the properties of Rushi (Mineral Drugs) are activated, qi ascends to the head and face, accompanied by high fever throughout the body. This is caused by excessive sexual activity, leading to stagnation in the Zang-Fu organs and obstruction of Qi circulation. Those who take Rushi do so because it can ward off wind-cold, dispel cold-dampness, unblock meridians, and promote appetite. However, if Yin is excessive and Yang is deficient, the dry-heat nature of the mineral drugs will manifest and flare up; this is why heat rushes to the head, face, and body.
Treatment for Rushi activation causing wandering heat in the chest, back, and head. Huang Tang (Huang Decoction)
Ingredients: Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - honey-fried), Chifuling (Polyporus with Red Skin), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum - crushed), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix - sliced and dried), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens - sliced and dried), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba - roots and joints removed, boiled in water and scum skimmed), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix - heart removed and dried), each 2 liang; Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus - outer bark removed) 1 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above eleven ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi (approx. 4-6 grams), boiled with 2 zhan (approx. 400ml) of water, adding 10 leaves of Zhuye (Bambusae Folium) and 2 Zaoju (Jujubae Fructus - split). Simmer until reduced to 8 fen (approx. 320ml), strain, and take warm. Administer once in the morning and once at midnight before sleep.
Treatment for Rushi activation causing body heat like fire. Huangqin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction)
Ingredients: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix - black center removed), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus - pulp removed, bran-fried), each 2 liang; Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus - kernels) 14 pieces; Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix); Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex - outer bark removed, ginger juice fried).
Preparation and Administration: The above seven ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi, boiled with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm. Administer once in the morning and once before noon meal.
Treatment for Rushi heat like fire, headache, restlessness, alternating chills and fever, vomiting, and counterflow qi. Shengma Tang (Cimicifugae Decoction)
Ingredients: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix - rhizome removed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - honey-fried), each 2 liang; Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix - black center removed), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix - sliced and dried), each 3 liang; Zhike (Aurantii Fructus - pulp removed, bran-fried).
Preparation and Administration: The above nine ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi, boiled with 2 zhan of water, adding 1 he (approx. 20g) of Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum - wrapped in silk cloth). Simmer until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm. Administer once in the morning and once at noon. If there is mental restlessness, add Maimendong 1 liang; if feeling slightly cold, add Shengjiang 1 liang.
Treatment for Taohua Shi (Peach Blossom Stone) activation, characterized by epigastric oppression, body heat, and headache. It is suitable to drink warm Qingjiu (Clear Wine) in appropriate amounts; when the wine circulates, the condition improves. Mai Mai Fu (Barley Bran) may also be taken. Maitu Tang (Maitu Decoction)
Ingredients: Maitu (Hordei Fructus Germinatus - shade-dried), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix - heart removed and dried), each 2 liang; Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus - outer bark removed) 1.5 liang; Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - honey-fried), each 1 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above five ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi, boiled with 2 zhan of water, adding 4 cun (approx. 10cm) of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus). Simmer until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm. Administer once before morning meal and once before evening meal.
Treatment for Rushi activation causing postprandial restlessness, alternating chills and fever, dizziness, and epigastric discomfort. Yinchenhao Tang (Artemisiae Scopariae Decoction)
Ingredients: Yinchenhao (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba) 4 liang; Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus - kernels) 20 pieces; Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma - chopped and fried) 2 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above three ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, boiled with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen (approx. 70% volume). Strain and take warm. Administer on an empty stomach, once before morning meal and once before evening meal.
Treatment for sudden high fever due to Rushi activation, intense desire to lie on cool ground, and inability to consume hot noodles or hot wine. Formula
Ingredients: Wujia Genye Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex et Ramulus et Folium - chopped and sun-dried) 2 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above single ingredient is coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 4 qianbi, boiled with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take warm.
Treatment for Fushi (Floating Stone) heat and clearing heat. Fengfang Tang (Vespa Nidus Decoction)
Ingredients: Lufengfang (Vespa Nidus - roasted) 3 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above single ingredient is chopped, boiled with 3 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take in one dose. If symptoms persist, repeat after 3-5 days.
Treatment for Jinshi (Metallic and Mineral Drugs) heat and acute red eyes due to various heat conditions. Formula
Ingredients: Dongkuizi (Malvae Semen) 2 he; Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas) 1 he.
Preparation and Administration: The above two ingredients are boiled with 2 sheng (approx. 2 liters) of water until reduced to 1 sheng. Strain and divide into three doses. Administer on an empty stomach, once before morning meal and once before evening meal.
Treatment for Jinshi heat and various heat conditions. Puxiao Wan (Natrii Sulfas Pill)
Ingredients: Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas - refined) 0.5 jin.
Preparation and Administration: The above single ingredient is ground into powder and mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 30 pills per dose with honey water after meals. For those taking metallic/mineral drugs for years who feel slight internal heat, use these pills to suppress it. At bedtime, take 30-40 pills, stopping when the chest and diaphragm feel cool. If an episode occurs, take one spoonful of Puxiao powder mixed with water on an empty stomach, stopping when diarrhea occurs. Select white Puxiao that has not been exposed to wind; yellow ones are harmful.
Treatment for Rushi-induced epigastric restlessness and internal heat discomfort. Lengshi Tang (Cold Stone Decoction)
Ingredients: Ningshuishi (Natron - Halloysitum Rubrum or similar aluminosilicate mineral) 0.5 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above single ingredient is ground with 0.5 zhan of water into a juice and taken. If ineffective, prepare again.
Treatment for Rushi activation. Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction)
Ingredients: Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba - roots and joints removed, boiled and scum skimmed) 2 liang; Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum - crushed) 1 liang; Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix - black center removed) 1.5 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above three ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved, divided into two portions. Boil each portion with 3 zhan of water until reduced to 2 zhan. Strain, add 2 egg whites and 1 qian of Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas - powdered), heat and stir to create foam, and apply topically to sores/cracks. The condition will heal.
Treatment for Stone Drug activation ascending to head and face, causing pain, swelling, and mental confusion. Fangfeng Tang (Saposhnikoviae Decoction)
Ingredients: Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix - forked parts removed), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix - sliced and dried), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Weilingxian (Syneilesidis Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - honey-fried and chopped), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma - whiskers removed), Huzhang (Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix), each 1.5 liang; Shiwei (Pyri Folium - hairs removed), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix - heart removed and dried), Baishizhi (Kaolinite), Huaishi (Sophorae Tonkinensis Fructus - fried), Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix), each 2 liang; Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum - crushed) 3 liang; Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix - sliced and dried) 6 liang; Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma - chopped and fried), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix - black center removed), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu - shaved), Xiaoshi (Natrii Nitras - powdered), each 1 liang.
Preparation and Administration: The above eighteen ingredients are chopped. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water, adding 1 fen of Pa sui (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens - smashed). Simmer until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm.