Ophicalcite, Hua Rui Shi 花蕊石Hua Rui Shi (TCM)
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Minerological name:
Ophicalcitum
Serpentine mixed with Calcite
See Serpentine which is similar and used in Ayurveda.
Parts used:
Prepared Mineral
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sour, astringent
Classification:
L. Stop Bleeding:
Constituents:
Calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, Fe, Al. There are also traces of Zn, Mn, Cu, Co, Ni, Cr. It also contains small traces of Cd, Pb (less than 0.001%.)
Ophicalcitum
Serpentine mixed with Calcite
See Serpentine which is similar and used in Ayurveda.
Parts used:
Prepared Mineral
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sour, astringent
Classification:
L. Stop Bleeding:
Constituents:
Calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, Fe, Al. There are also traces of Zn, Mn, Cu, Co, Ni, Cr. It also contains small traces of Cd, Pb (less than 0.001%.)
Uses:
1. Stops Bleeding:
-Bleeding
2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:
-Internal Blood Stasis
3. Externally:
-powder can be applied topically to stop bleeding
Dose:
... available in PRO version
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Preparations:
... available in PRO version
Substitute:
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Comment:
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Preparations:
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Substitute:
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Main Combinations:
1. Bleeding, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Vomiting and Cough Blood:
i. calcined Powder of Ophicalcite is taken with vinegar
ii. Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
iii. Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
iv. Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
v. Powdered and calcined Ophicalcite ... available in PRO version
vi. vinegar-prepared Ophicalcite ... available in PRO version
2. Severe Cough with blood in the sputum, prepared Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
3. Vomiting Blood from Liver heat, take prepared Ophicalcite and ... available in PRO version
4. Endometriosis with strong bleeding, prepared Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
5. Bruising:
i. Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
ii. calcined Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
6. Cervical spondylopathy from Wind-damp, with dizziness, stiffness of the neck, shoulder and back pain, calcined Ophicalcite with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Jing Fu Kang Keli (Chinese Pharmacopeia)
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Classical texts state it damages Yin and Blood.
Main Preparations used:
Calcined Ophicalcite
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Classical texts state it damages Yin and Blood.
Main Preparations used:
Calcined Ophicalcite