Shi Hu Usages and Indications

• Nourish yin, clear heat, generate fluids - severe thirst, parched mouth, intractable fever associated with yin deficiency (occurring from injury to fluids from warm febrile disease).
• Nourish stomach yin - dry heaves, stomach ache, xiao ke, shiny tongue with little coating.
• Brighten vision, strengthen lower back.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Shi Hu

• Dosage: 6-15g

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