Actions
Softens what is hard; Eliminates accumulations; Diuretic; Promotes bowel movement; Expels toxins; Dissolves abscesses; ...
Origin of xiao shi
Predominantly: Shandong, Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou.;
Preparation of xiao shi
After removing undesirable elements, the ore is dried.;
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