Xi Sha (Lu Sha, Nao Sha)硒砂

SalmiacumSalmonite

Also known asHalite · Sal Ammoniac

Actions & indications

Disperses Accumulation and stagnant Blood: Abdominal mass, dysphagia, amenorrhea, pharyngeal blockage
Resolves Phlegm, promotes diuresis, softens hardness and removes film: Regurgitation of Phlegm and Fluid, cough, chronic diarrhea, sharply circumscribed and chronic lesions of the skin or mucosa (nevus)
Topically for obstructed vision, bulging flesh, nasal polyp, facial polyp, warts, furuncle, carbuncle

This herb stimulates peristalsis and digestive secretions.
It suppresses the growth of cancer cells.
For chronic abdominal masses, dry-fry 60g of Xi Sha with vinegar, then combine with three pieces of Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua that have been sun-dried until they crumble. Grind this into a powder and blend with 5 liters of millet vinegar. Add honey and powdered Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu, then form into small pills. One pill is taken at a time with wine.
Pills made from Xi Sha, Sulfur Liu Huang, and Hydrargyrum Qing Fen are said to resolve chronic abdominal masses instantly.
Perineal carbuncle and malignant swelling can be treated by wrapping 0.25kg of the herb in silk and sucking on it.