Fresh oysters 60 gm (finely ground)

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

1.6 liters of water, decocted to 600 ml, divided into three doses and administered while warm.

bubble_chart Indications

After the treatment of warm disease, there is damage to yin, with severe loose stools occurring three to four times a day, and the pulse remains rapid.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

After using the purgative method for warm disease, if there is no bowel movement for several days and now there is severe diarrhea, it indicates that the purgation was not properly administered, raising concerns of yin exhaustion. In the prescription, oyster shell can preserve yin, astringe the stool, and clear residual internal heat, serving three purposes with one substance, making it highly suitable for this condition.