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Limonite, Yu Yu Liang

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Minerological name:
Limonite FeO(OH)·nH2O

Parts used:
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Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sweet

Classification:


Uses:
1. Astringes to Stop Leakage:
-Chronic Diarrhea from deficiency
-Leukorrhea from coldness
-also used for Rectal Prolapse

2. Stops Bleeding:
-excessive Menstrual bleeding

3. Resists Poison:
-can bind with various toxic substances to prevent their absorption

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-vvvvvv


DOSE:
Decoction: 10–20 grams
Powder: 1–4 grams

SUBSTITUTE:
1. Kaolin
2. For bleeding, Red Earth

COMMENT:
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PREPARATION:
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Main Combinations:
Often combined with Red Earth (Chi Shi Zhi)

1. Chronic Diarrhea:
i. Limonite with Red Earth (Chi Shi Zhi)
ii. from Cold and weakness, Limonite with Cinnamon, Ginger and Atractylodes (Bai Zhu)
2. Rectal Prolapse, Limonite, Red Earth (Chi Shi Zhi), Atractylodes Bai Zhu, Dodder seed (Tu Si Zi), Cimicifuga Sheng Ma

Major Formulas:


Cautions:


DRUG INTERACTION:
It is advised to take medication 2 hours away from administering Limonite to prevent it from hindering absorption of the medication.

Main Preparations used: