Hematite, Hematite, Red Ochre
Haematitum
Zhe Shi

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of deficient yin of the liver and kidneys and hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as distension and pain in the head and eyes, dizziness and vertigo. red ochre (daizheshi) is used with dragon's bone (longgu), oyster shell (muli), white peony root (bais

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of deficient yin of the liver and kidneys and hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as distension and pain in the head and eyes, dizziness and vertigo. red ochre (daizheshi) is used with dragon's bone (longgu), oyster shell (muli), white peony