Single Herb Glossary
Cí Shí 磁石
| Pharmaceutical name | Magnetitum Magnetite "magnetic stone |
| Category | Calm the Spirit |
| Key Properties | Sedates & calms the spirit Weighs down Yang while nourish true Yin Improves acuity of hearing & vision |
| Properties | Acrid Salty Cold |
| Tropism | KD, LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Anchors & Calms the Spirit 2) Nourish KD, Augment LV, and Improves Hearing & Vision 3) Aids Kidneys in Grasping Qi |
| Dosages | 15-30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution in cases of weak Spleen or Stomach; difficult to digest Prolonged and excessive use is contraindicated |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Tri-iron tetroxide (Fe3O4) |
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