Chen Qingxuan explained that it was a folk remedy: quench red-hot clay blocks from a stove in water, let them settle, and then drink the clear water to relieve the symptoms.
Qin Zhaoyue roughly understood; it was probably similar to the function of activated charcoal, capable of absorbing toxins.
She then asked, "What if it's a severe case?"
Chen Qingxuan frowned and pondered, but did not give an answer for a long time.
Qin Zhaoyue sighed inwardly, estimating that there were almost no cases of large-scale alkalosis and that there was a lack of treatment methods for it.
After hesitating for a long time, the Taoist priest finally gave a prescription, and the case of "tea addiction" is recorded in "Lenglu Medical Talk".
A wealthy merchant drank dozens of cups of strong tea every day, and afterwards became restless and unable to sleep, sweating profusely.
The doctor ordered the discontinuation of tea and prescribed ginseng, ophiopogon japonicus, and schisandra chinensis to replenish qi and nourish yin, along with lily bulb and rehmannia decoction to clear the heart. The patient recovered after three months.
However, Chen Qingxuan stated that he had never used it before and did not know its effects, and also...
Everyone understands what he left unsaid, and only wealthy businessmen can probably afford such a price.
Even if the remedy is effective, it is impossible to promote its use on a large scale for disaster victims.
Qin Zhaoyue thought about it and concluded that the reason for the poisoning was most likely that the flood brought with it years of compost and humus from the tea garden.
The total nitrogen content in the water exceeded the standard by a large margin, and disaster victims suffered metabolic alkalosis after accidentally drinking the water.
If it is an acute or severe illness, it would be very difficult to treat with current medical methods.
She didn't know how many such disaster victims there were, but she still had to prepare for the worst.
Qin Zhaoyue gritted her teeth. Whether it would work or not, she had to give it a try.
She looked at the magician's colorful rope, "Can you make something for me..."
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