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long gu
os draconis |
Settles & calms spirit. Subdues LIV, anchors floating yang. Prevents leakage of fluids, night sweats. Topically for nonhealing sores & ulcerations. |
sweet, astringent, neutral HT, KID, LIV c/c: damp-heat or exterior excessive disorders. Formulas: Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang |
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mu li
concha ostrae
oyster shell |
Settles, calms spirit, palpitaions with anxiety, restlessness. Benefits yin, anchors floating yang. Prevents leakage of fluids, astringent to stop all types of sweating. Softens hardening, dissipates nodules. Stomach pain d/t acidity. |
salty astringent cool LIV KID c/c: high fever d/t excess w/ no sweating. Overdose may lead to indigestion or constipation. Formulas: Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang |
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ci shi
magnetitum
magnetic stone |
anchors & calms spirit, yin xu with yang rising. Nourishes K, augments the Liver, (hearing loss). Helps the K grasp the qi for chronic asthma. |
acrid, salty cold KID, LIV c/c: weak SP/ST |
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zhen zhu
margaritaferae
mother of pearl |
Sedates the HT & settles tremors & palpitations. Clears and calms LIV, anchors yang, drains LIV fire, visual obstructions. Stops bleeding, topically for chronic non-healing ulcers, burns. |
sweet salty, cold HT, LIV c/c: weak SP/ST |
