Single Herb Glossary
Dài Zhě Shí 代赭石
| Pharmaceutical name | Haematitum Hematite "red stone from Dai county" |
| Category | Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors |
| Key Properties | Relies on its Heaviness to Suppress & Direct Downward Rebellious Qi, while Cooling Liver Fire |
| Properties | Bitter Cold |
| Tropism | HT, LV, PC |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Sedates & Anchors Liver Yang and Clears Liver Fire 2) Strongly Directs Rebellious Qi Downward 3) Cools the Blood & Stops Bleeding |
| Dosages | 9-30g decoctions (crushed); 1-3g pills & powders |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution during pregnancy and Cold conditions Do not take long term (contains arsenic) |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Aluminum, silicon, magnesium, tin, calcium, diferric trioxide, arsenic |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Smooth muscle relaxant: injection has stimulating effect on smooth muscle of intestines to increase peristalsis |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinquish Wind Decoction) 鎮肝熄風湯 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.