Yang Tonics
Zi Shi Ying (紫石英)
Zi Shi Ying
Fluorite
Fluoritum
Name
Zi Shi Ying (Fluoritum)
The Effect of 紫石英
Property
Sweet, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Induce tranquilization, relieve palpitation, warm the uterus and direct the qi downward.
Indications
asthenic disease, palpitation, infertility due to cold uterus, cough and abnormal rising of qi.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. Smash and decoct first.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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