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Ci Shi
磁石
cí shí
, "magnetic stone"
Category:
Calm the Spirit
Anchor, Settle and Calm the Spirit
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Tastes:
Acrid
,
Salty
Dosage:
15-30g
Cautions:
Caution with weak Spleen or Stomach
avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians:
Liver
,
Kidney
Preparation:
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Quality:
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Notes:
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Formulas
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cí zhū wán (Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill )
ěr lóng zǔo cí wán (Pill for Deafness that is Kind to the Left (Kidney))
zǐ xuě dān (Purple Snow Special Pill)
Family:
oxide mineral
Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical:
Magnetitum
Botanical:
Magnetite
Japanese:
jiseki
Korean:
jaseok
Common:
magnetite
Temperature:
Cold
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Calm and anchor the spirit
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Augments the Liver and improves vision
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Nourishes the Kidneys and Improves hearing.
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Prevents leakage of Fluids
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Softens hardnesses and Dissipates nodules.
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Aids Kidneys in Grasping Qi.
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Restlessness
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Palpitations
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Insomnia
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Tremors
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Dizziness
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Vertigo
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Impared hearing
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Deafness
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Tinnitus
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Visual disturbances
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Chronic asthma
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10 to 30 grams in decoction, 1 to 3 grams of
(磁石, magnetic stone)
Ci Shi
when taken as powder or pills. Crush and pre-decoct it to maximize the extraction of active components. The calcined form prepared by vinegar and fire is preferred, as it is easier to extract the active constituents from this than the unprocessed form.
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