DAI ZHE SHI
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Haematitum

Nomenclature

DAI ZHE SHI
代赭石
Haematitum
Other Names

Haematitum


Properties:

Bitter
Heart / HT Liver / LR


Dosage and Toxicity

10 – 30 gm
6 – 15 gm of calcined
Max- unprocessed- 90 gm


Functions

Calms the Liver and Anchors Rising Yang from Yin Deficiency
Redirects Rebellious Stomach / ST Qi Downwards (Hiccups, nausea, vomiting, Asthma and cough from Kidney / KD and Lung / LU deficiency)
Cools the blood and stops bleeding (small dose of calcined)


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Footnotes: crush and pre-decoct
Don't use for long term (contains traces of arsenic

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