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When the toxic effects of mineral drugs (such as Wushi San, a five-mineral powder taken by ancient aristocrats) are triggered, causing stagnation and obstruction in the large and small intestines, it is due to the imbalance of Yin and Yang, the blockage and sluggishness of Ying (Nutritive Qi) and Wei (Defensive Qi), weakness of the stomach and intestines, and the failure of body fluids to circulate, resulting in the accumulation of waste matter within the intestines.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where heat attacks upward disturbing the mind, causing mental restlessness and agitation, along with stagnation and obstruction in the large and small intestines, Ju Mai San (Pollen Scutellariae and Buckwheat Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Ju Mai (Polygonum aviculare seed, 1 liang), Da Qing (Isatidis Folium, 1 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, raw and chopped), Chuan Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 2 liang), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200-300 ml) of water, 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), 100 grains of Chi Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum), and 7 cun of Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus). Decoct until one-sixth of the liquid remains. Strain and take warm.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where phlegm-turbidity accumulates in the chest and heart, causing dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes, stagnation and obstruction in the large and small intestines, painful discomfort in the four limbs, and inability to eat, Da Fu Pi San (Arecae Pericarpium Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium, 1 liang), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, 1 liang, remove rhizome), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, soaked in boiling water seven times to remove slipperiness), Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos, 0.5 liang), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 1 liang), Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 1 liang), Chen Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhong zhan of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until one-sixth of the liquid remains. Strain and take warm. Take three to four times daily.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where pain and stagnation occur in the chest and diaphragm, inability to eat, stagnation in the large and small intestines, and distending oppression in the hypochondrium, Zhi Shi San (Immature Bitter Orange Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 1 liang, stir-baked with bran until slightly yellow), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, 1 liang, remove rhizome), Bing Lang (Areca Seed, 1 liang), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis, amount unspecified in text but implied), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 0.5 liang), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved to make a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhong zhan of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until one-sixth of the liquid remains. Take warm at any time.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where Qi stagnation in the San Jiao (Triple Burner) causes mental irritability and oppression, along with stagnation and obstruction in the large and small intestines, Ling Yang Jiao San (Antelope Horn Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Ling Yang Jiao Xie (Saiga Tatarica Cornu, 1 liang), Bing Lang (Areca Seed, 1 liang), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis, 1 liang, chopped), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 1 liang, stir-baked with bran until slightly yellow and pith removed), Hong Xue (Red Snow/Ice Sugar, 1 liang), [Missing ingredient, possibly another herb measured at 1 or 2 liang].
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved to make a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhong zhan of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until one-sixth of the liquid remains. Strain and take warm. Take three times daily.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where Qi stagnation in the heart and diaphragm with phlegm accumulation causes inability to eat, abdominal and hypochondriac fullness and oppression, painful discomfort in the four limbs, and stagnation and obstruction in the large and small intestines, Xi Jiao San (Rhinoceros Horn Powder, historically replaced by Water Buffalo Horn) is indicated.
Ingredients: Xi Jiao Xie (Rhinocerotis Cornu, 0.5 liang; note: modern practice uses Shui Niu Jiao/Bubali Cornu), Zi Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 fen), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum, 1 or 2 liang), Ju Mai (Polygonum aviculare seed, 3 fen), Bing Lang (Areca Seed, 2 or 3 fen), Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 3 fen, washed seven times in boiling water).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhong zhan of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until one-sixth of the liquid remains. Strain and take warm. Take three to four times daily.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where mental irritability and heat, phlegm accumulation, inability to eat, stagnation in the large and small intestines, and heavy pain in the waist and back occur, Bing Lang San (Areca Seed Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Bing Lang (Areca Seed, 1 liang), Chuan Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 1 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, honey-fried until slightly red and chopped), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 1 liang, stir-baked with bran until slightly yellow and pith removed), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are finely sieved to make a powder. For each dose, mix 2 qian of powder with decoction of Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia). After walking for the distance of ten li, take another dose. Continue until bowel movement is achieved.

For treating the toxic reaction from mineral drugs where stagnation in the large and small intestines causes distending oppression in the umbilical and abdominal regions, Kui Zi San (Abutilon Seed Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Kui Zi (Abutilonis Semen, 0.5 liang), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis, 3 fen, chopped), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Ligno Rubrum, 3 fen), Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 1 liang, stir-baked with bran until slightly yellow and pith removed).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are finely crushed and sieved to make a powder. For each dose, mix 2 qian of powder with decoction of Zi Su Ye (Perillae Folium). After walking for the distance of ten li, take another dose. Continue until bowel movement is achieved.

For treating fever caused by the toxic reaction from mineral drugs, accompanied by stagnation and obstruction in the large and small intestines, San Huang Wan (Three Yellows Pill) is indicated.
Ingredients: Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang, chopped and lightly stir-fried), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 liang), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 3 liang, remove stamens).
Preparation and Administration: The above ingredients are crushed into powder. Mix with refined honey and pound/beaten 300-200 times. Shape into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 40 pills per dose with warm water at any time.