Han Shui Shi Cold Water Stone Mineral Herb 500g Dried Traditional Chinese Medicine Material

Han Shui Shi (寒水石), known as Cold Water Stone, is a mineral substance traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, sold here as dried raw mineral pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is classified among mineral medicinals. This listing covers 500g of raw herb material intended for traditional preparation under professional guidance. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese mineral medicinal known as Han Shui Shi (寒水石)
• Also called Ning Shui Shi (凝水石) or Que Shi (鹊石) in classical sources
• Raw mineral herb supplied in dried pieces for traditional preparation
• 500g pack suitable for decoction practice and herbal study
• Sourced from China and processed by simple drying

Quality & Sensory

Typically a pale whitish to grayish mineral with a hard, dense texture and stony fracture. It has no pronounced aroma and a bland, slightly salty taste when handled. As a mineral substance it does not brew like tea and is generally prepared by prolonged decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Herbal study and reference material
• Ingredient in classical mineral-based formulas
• Long-simmered herbal soup preparation in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Han Shui Shi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming, and it appears in classical mineral formulas, often combined with gypsum or other heat-clearing medicinals. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, usually simmered longer than leafy herbs. Its use is rooted in historical Chinese herbal literature rather than modern clinical evidence.

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