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Ci Shi (磁石), magnetite, heavily anchors ascendant yang and calms the spirit, benefits the Kidney and aids it in grasping the qi, and improves the hearing and vision.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Magnetitum (magnetite)
Common English Name
Magnetite
Taste
Salty
Temperature
Cold
Channels Entered
Liver, Heart, Kidney
Actions & Functions
- Anchors ascendant yang and calms the spirit
- Benefits the Kidney and aids the grasping of qi (wheezing)
- Benefits the ears and eyes (tinnitus, deafness, blurred vision)
Indications
Palpitations, anxiety, insomnia and tremor with rising yang; tinnitus, deafness and blurred vision from Kidney deficiency; and wheezing from the Kidney failing to grasp the qi.
Dosage
15-30 g, decocted first.
Common Combinations
With Zhu Sha and Shen Qu (Ci Zhu Wan) for the spirit, ears and eyes.
Cautions & Contraindications
Heavy and difficult to digest; use with caution in Spleen-Stomach deficiency and only briefly.
