Actinolite, Amianthus, Yang Qi Shi 阳起石
Amianthus, a type of Actinolite (traditionally Alumen plumbosum)
Amianthus and Asbestos treated together in
Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704
Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704
Amianthus
A History of Fossils, Hill, 1751
A History of Fossils, Hill, 1751
Mineralogical name:
Green mineral of the amphibole group containing calcium, magnesium and iron
Parts used:
Finely powdered mineral
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Salty
Classification:
N. Tonic
Green mineral of the amphibole group containing calcium, magnesium and iron
Parts used:
Finely powdered mineral
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Salty
Classification:
N. Tonic
Uses:
1. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:
2. Warms and Strengthens the Womb:
3. Externally:
Dose:
... available in PRO version
Comment:
1. The Stone Amianthus is believed to have been a variety of Actinolite, although was classically classed as a variety of Alum (Alumen Plumosum)
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
... available in PRO version
Comment:
1. The Stone Amianthus is believed to have been a variety of Actinolite, although was classically classed as a variety of Alum (Alumen Plumosum)
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Lower Back pain and weakness from Cold and Weak Kidneys (Yang deficiency):
i. Take powdered Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with ... available in PRO version
ii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with ... available in PRO version
iii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with ... available in PRO version
2. Nocturnal Emission, Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with ... available in PRO version
3. Coldness of the Womb, Infertility:
i. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with ... available in PRO version
ii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with ... available in PRO version
Cautions:
1. Not used in Yin deficiency with Heat
2. It must be powdered extremely finely to prevent irritation from fibers. Fibrous Actinolite is a type of Asbestos, and while not toxic itself, the fine fibers inhaled cause irritation and can potentially result in asbestosis and even Lung cancer.
Main Preparations used:
1. Not used in Yin deficiency with Heat
2. It must be powdered extremely finely to prevent irritation from fibers. Fibrous Actinolite is a type of Asbestos, and while not toxic itself, the fine fibers inhaled cause irritation and can potentially result in asbestosis and even Lung cancer.
Main Preparations used: