论曰石性沉下，服之归肾，若发动则腑脏生热。津液枯燥，盖肾恶燥，肾燥则渴而引饮
，不可为量，久则变为三消之证。
治乳石发动，虚热大渴。生地黄汤方
生地黄（锉四两） 竹叶（切二握） 小麦（半升） 黄 （锉） 黄芩（去黑心） 木
通（锉）
前胡（去芦头） 栝蒌根 大黄（锉炒各一两半） 芍药 升麻 甘草（炙锉） 知母（焙）
赤茯
苓（去黑皮） 人参 当归（切焙各一两）
上一十六味，锉如麻豆，每服五钱匕，水二盏，同煎至一盏，去滓不拘时温服。
治乳石发动，热渴口干。黄 汤方
黄 （锉） 麦门冬（去心焙） 芍药 栝蒌根（各三两） 生干地黄（焙二两半） 栀
子仁（
三十枚） 升麻（二两） 黄芩（去黑心一两）
上八味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏半，煎至一盏，去滓不拘时温服。
治乳石发虚热上冲，口干头面热赤，大渴。葛根煎方
生葛根（捣汁） 白蜜 生地黄（捣汁各一盏） 生姜（汁三分一盏） 枣肉（研膏二
两） 生
麦门冬（去心研膏二两）
上六味，同于微火上，以银石器，煎成如饧，用瓷合盛，每服半匙头，不拘时含化。
治乳石发热渴。葱白饮方
葱白（切四两） 葫叶（切） 荠 （锉） 枸杞（碎各一两）
上四味，粗捣筛，每取二两，以水二碗，煎至一碗，去滓分温三服，空心日午近晚各一。
治乳石发热渴。竹叶汤方
淡竹叶（切半斤） 赤茯苓（去黑皮） 石膏（碎各二两） 栝蒌根（一两半） 小麦
（一两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，煎至一盏，去滓不拘时温服。
治服乳石将适失度，饮食冷热不消，虚胀吐清水，渴闷。人参汤方
人参 枳壳（去瓤麸炒） 甘草（炙锉） 栝蒌根（锉） 白术（各一两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏半，枣二枚擘破，同煎至一盏，去滓温服，不拘
时。
治乳石发热盛口干。茯苓汤方
白茯苓（去黑皮四两） 泽泻（二两） 白术 干姜（炮） 桂（去粗皮） 甘草（炙
锉各一两
半） 小麦（二两）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏。煎至七分，去滓不拘时温服。
治乳石发，壅热烦闷渴躁。枳实汤方
枳实（去瓤麸炒） 赤茯苓（去黑皮） 石膏（研各半两）
上三味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，煎至一盏，去滓温服，不拘时。
治乳石发，热盛烦躁口干。桃仁粥丸方
桃仁（去皮尖并双仁研二两） 白米（半升）
上二味，以水一斗，煎取五升，渴即不拘多少饮之。
治乳石发渴。黄连丸方
黄连（去须半斤） 麦门冬（去心焙二两） 生地黄（取汁二合） 羊乳（二合） 栝
蒌根（取
汁二合）
上五味，先以黄连麦门冬二味，捣罗为末，次以三味汁和，众手丸如梧桐子大，每服二
十丸，米饮下，不拘时。
治乳石发动大渴。方
生田螺（三升以水洗一二遍）
上一味，又以新汲水一斗，浸一复时，澄取清汁，不拘时饮之，其田螺经宿放却，不用
更取新者，如前法浸之。
治乳石发渴。方
竹根（洗锉五两）
上一味，以水五碗，浓煮取汁，渴即饮之。
治乳石发渴。方
青粱米（三合）
上一味，以水煮取汁饮之。
治乳石发渴。方
大麻仁（研一升）
上一味，每取三合，以水三升，煎取汁二升，时时饮之。
治乳石发渴。方
黄柏（半斤去皮锉）
上一味，每服二两，水五盏，煎至三盏，渴即饮之。
Commentary states: Stone drugs (Rushi, mineral-based pills) have a sinking and descending nature; after ingestion, they direct to the Kidney. If their effects are triggered, heat pathogens arise in the Fu and Zang organs. Body fluids become dry and exhausted. Since the Kidney dislikes dryness, Kidney dryness leads to thirst with excessive drinking, the volume of which is immeasurable. Over time, this transforms into the San Xiao (Three Wasting-Thirst) syndromes.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, deficiency-heat with severe thirst: Shengdi Huang Tang (Rehmannia Root Decoction)
Sheng Di Huang (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, chopped 4 liang), Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium, cut 2 handfuls), Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Semimaturus, half sheng), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, remove black heart), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis, chopped), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, remove radicle), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried each 1.5 liang), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Risus, remove black skin), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and roasted each 1 liang).
The above sixteen herbs are chopped like hemp seeds. Each dose consists of 5 qian bi, boiled with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, heat-thirst with dry mouth: Huang Qi Tang (Astragalus Decoction)
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, remove heart and roast), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix, each 3 liang), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Dried Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, roasted 2.5 liang), Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Semen, 30 pieces), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 2 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, remove black heart 1 liang).
The above eight herbs are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 4 qian bi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, deficiency-heat rushing upward, dry mouth, hot and red head/face, severe thirst: Ge Gen Jian (Kudzu Root Paste)
Sheng Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, crushed for juice), Bai Mi (White Honey), Sheng Di Huang (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, crushed for juice, each 1 zhan), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, juice one-third zhan), Zao Rou (Jujubae Mesocarp, pounded into paste 2 liang), Sheng Mai Men Dong (Fresh Ophiopogonis Tuber, remove heart and pounded into paste 2 liang).
The above six ingredients are simmered over low heat in silver or ceramic vessels until thickened like maltose syrup. Store in porcelain jars. Take half a spoon-tip at a time, dissolve in the mouth at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, fever-thirst: Cong Bai Yin (Scallion White Drink)
Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, cut 4 liang), Hu Ye (Leaf of Allium chinense, cut), Ji Ni (Radix Adenophorae, chopped), Gou Qi (Lycii Fructus, crushed each 1 liang).
The above four herbs are coarsely pounded and sifted. Take 2 liang per dose, boil with 2 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl. Strain and divide into three warm doses. Take on an empty stomach, at noon, and near evening.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, fever-thirst: Zhu Ye Tang (Lamina Bambusae Decoction)
Dan Zhu Ye (Lamina Bambusae, cut half jin), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Risus, remove black skin), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed each 2 liang), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix, 1.5 liang), Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Semimaturus, 1 liang).
The above five herbs are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qian bi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating improper use of Rushi, indigestion of food regardless of temperature, deficiency-bloating, vomiting clear fluid, thirst and oppression: Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, remove pith and bran-fried), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix, chopped), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, each 1 liang).
The above five herbs are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 4 qian bi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water and two broken Jujubae Fructus until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, severe heat and dry mouth: Fu Ling Tang (Poria Decoction)
Bai Fu Ling (Poria, remove black skin 4 liang), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma, 2 liang), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, remove rough bark), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped each 1.5 liang), Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Semimaturus, 2 liang).
The above seven herbs are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qian bi, boiled with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 70%. Strain and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, stagnant heat, irritability, thirst and restlessness: Zhi Shi Tang (Immature Bitter Orange Decoction)
Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, remove pith and bran-fried), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Risus, remove black skin), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, powdered each half liang).
The above three herbs are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qian bi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering, severe heat, irritability and dry mouth: Tao Ren Zhou Wan (Peach Kernel Porridge Pill)
Tao Ren (Persicae Semen, remove skin, tip, and dual-kernel ones, pounded 2 liang), Bai Mi (Oriza Sativa Granum, half sheng).
The above two ingredients are boiled with 1 dou of water until reduced to 5 sheng. Drink as much as desired when thirsty.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering thirst: Huang Lian Wan (Coptis Pill)
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, remove roots half jin), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, remove heart and roast 2 liang), Sheng Di Huang (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, juice 2 he), Yang Ru (Sheep Milk, 2 he), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix, juice 2 he).
The above five herbs: First, pound Huang Lian and Mai Men Dong into powder. Then mix with the juices of the other three ingredients. Roll into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills with rice water at any time.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering severe thirst:
Sheng Tian Luo (Living Snail, 3 sheng, washed once or twice).
Take the above single herb, soak in 1 dou of fresh well-water overnight. Clarify and take the clear liquid at any time. Discard the snails after one night; do not use new ones, but soak them again as before.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering thirst:
Zhu Gen (Bamboo Root, washed and chopped 5 liang).
Boil the above single herb in 5 bowls of water to extract juice. Drink when thirsty.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering thirst:
Qing Liang Mi (Green Millet, 3 he).
Boil the above single herb in water to extract juice and drink.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering thirst:
Da Ma Ren (Cannabis Seed, pounded 1 sheng).
Take 3 he per dose, boil in 3 sheng of water to extract 2 sheng of juice. Drink frequently.
Formula for treating Rushi effect triggering thirst:
Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, half jin, peeled and chopped).
Take 2 liang per dose, boil in 5 zhan of water until reduced to 3 zhan. Drink when thirsty.