Chi Shi Zhi
赤石脂 chì shí zhī, "crimson stone resin"

Category: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Sweet , Astringent , Sour  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
9-18g
Cautions
Cautions:
Use with caution during pregnancy. Contraindicated for hot diarrhea or in the early stages of dysenteric disorders, and for accumulation of damp-heat from excess.
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians
Meridians:
Spleen , Stomach , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
The Calcinated form is generally preferred for internal use, although the raw form is used in some places in decoction. In either case, it is best laced in a cotton bag before decocting.
Quality
Quality:
Consists inside and out, of homogenous flesh-colored pink, glossy, and soft pieces without any foreign mineral matter.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (2)
Family:
Mineral  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Halloysitum rubrum
Botanical: Halloysite
Japanese: shakusekishi
Korean: jeokseokji
Common: halloysite, kaolin
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse