石灰为石灰岩(Limestone)经高热煅烧而成,主要成分是碳酸钙。加水即为熟石灰。生石灰具有燥湿、杀虫、止血、定痛、蚀恶肉作用。用石灰炮制某些中药,可以起到增强收涩、消炎、减少毒性等作用。如番石榴叶经石灰炮制可增强止泻效果;冬青叶增强消炎作用;红娘子减少毒性;蚯蚓置入 Limestone Limestone is calcined by high heat and its main component is calcium carbonate. Water is hydrated lime. Lime has dampness, insecticide, hemostasis, pain, and bad meat. The use of lime to concoct certain Chinese herbs can enhance the astringent, anti-inflammatory, and toxic effects. Such as guava leaves processed by lime can enhance the anti-diarrhea effect; holly leaves enhance anti-inflammatory effect; red woman to reduce toxicity;