Single Herbs

Category	Ping Gan Xi Feng Yao 平肝息風藥
Sub Category
Name	Dai Zhe Shi 代赭石 Hematite
Grown	North China.
Source	Red ocher, a mineral containing ferric oxide.
Ingredients	Ferric oxide, silicon, calcium, potassium
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, sweet, neutral
Channels	Liver, heart, stomach
Function	Effectively directs negative qi downward, calms liver, restrains yang, cools blood and stops bleeding.
Clinic Usage	For regurgitation, belching, hiccough, blood expectoration, nosebleeds, bleeding hemorrhoids, palpitations, irritability, restlessness, and urinary difficulties.
Cautions	Use with caution during pregnancy.
Dosage	10~30g.
Storage	Store in a dry place.