Magnetite, Cí Shí, 磁石, Magnetitum
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Category: Calm Shen
English: Magnetite Pinyin: Ci Shi Pharmaceutical: Magnetitum
Organs: Kidney • Liver Temperature: Cold
Taste: Pungent • Salty Toxicity:
Patterns:
Actions: Calm Shen • Calm Liver • Nourish Kidney • Nourish Liver • Helps Kidney grasp Lung Qi • Anchors floating Liver yang • Sharpen hearing • Brighten eyes
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Contraindications: Weak Spleen • Weak Stomach • Long term use
Typical Dosage: 9g to 30g • Cook 30 minutes before other herbs Guidelines
Parts Used: Notable for:
Other: Cui Ci Shi – is better with nourishing the Kidney and helping it to grasp Qi. Sheng – is better with anchoring yang and calming the Liver
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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