| English
Name |
| Magnetite |
| Chinese
Name |
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| Picture |
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| Origin |
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Magnetite
is a mineral of oxides of spinel group, containing mainly
of ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4). |
| Nature
and Affinity |
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It
is
salty in taste, cold in nature, and distributed to the Liver,
Heart and Kidney Channels. |
| Main
Active Ingredient |
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| Precaution |
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Storage |
| Preserve
in a dry place. |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Aggregates
of masses, in irregular masses, or slightly subsquare, frequently
with angularities. Greyish-black or brown; streak black, with
luster of metal. Texture hard and heavy, fracture uneven.
Magnetic. Odour, earthy; tasteless.
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ACTION |
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To subdue
hyperactivity of the liver, to improve hearing and eyesight,
to calm the nerves, and to alleviate dyspnea. |
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INDICATIONS |
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Dizziness,
blurring of vision, tinnitus, impairment of hearing, palpitation,
insomnia, dyspnea due to diminished function of the kidney. |
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REFERENTIAL
ADVICE |
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1.Suppressing
Yang hyperactivity to calm the mind
In treating
dizziness, headache, palpitation, insomnia, vexation, epilepsy,
etc. due to deficiency of Yin and hyperactivity of
Yang, the drug is often used in combination with Cinnabaris.
2.Improving
the functions of eye and ear
In treating
tinnitus, deafness, poor vision, etc. due to deficiency of
the liver and kidney, the drug can be used in combination
with Rhizoma Rehmanniae Praeparatae, Fructus Corni, Fructus
Schisandrae, etc.
3.Helping
inspiration to relieve asthma
In treating
senile asthma due to deficiency of kidney-Qi, the drug
can be used in combination with Rhizoma Rehmanniae Praeparatae,
Fructus Corni, Rhizoma Dioscoreae,etc..
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TIPS |
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An
effective treatment for prolapse of the rectum; appropriate
sedative for patients with weak blood and kidneys. |
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