赭石
- ENG
- Hematite
- LATIN
- Haematitum
| Medicinal Group | Liver-pacifying and wind-extinguishing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Mineral of oxides of corundum group, containing mainly ferric oxide (Fe2O3) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Heart |
| Actions | To pacify the liver to subdue yang, relieve vomiting, belching and hiccuping, and arrest bleeding |
Family
Oxides
Part used
Mineral
Indications
Vertigo, tinnitus, vomiting, belching, hiccuping, dyspnea, spitting of blood, epistaxis, abnormal uterine bleeding
Cautions
Use with caution in pregnancy
Report on adverse effect
Containing trace elements of arsenic [1]
Reference
劉雄 (2010)。<臨床運用赭石需注意毒性作用>。光明中醫，2。
