Chi Shi Zhi
赤石脂 chì shí zhī, "crimson stone resin"

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Calm the Spirit

Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Sweet , Astringent , Sour		Dosage: 9-18g

	Cautions: Use with caution during pregnancy. Contraindicated for hot diarrhea or in the early stages of dysenteric disorders, and for accumulation of damp-heat from excess. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Spleen , Stomach , Large Intestine
	Preparation: The Calcinated form is generally preferred for internal use, although the raw form is used in some places in decoction. In either case, it is best laced in a cotton bag before decocting.		Quality: Consists inside and out, of homogenous flesh-colored pink, glossy, and soft pieces without any foreign mineral matter.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (2) táo hūa tāng (Peach Blossom Decoction) zhèn líng dān (Rouse The Spirit Special Pill)

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Mineral

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Halloysitum rubrum

Botanical: Halloysite

Japanese: shakusekishi

Korean: jeokseokji

Common: halloysite, kaolin

Temperature: Warm

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