Red ochre (Daizheshi)
Hematitum
Pharmaceutical Name: Hematitum
Mineral Name: Hematite
Common Name: Hematite, Red ochre.
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong
Bencao Jing.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations:
The
hematite mineral is dug and smashed into small pieces or ground into powder.
The
mineral hematite consists mainly of Fe2O3. Mined in the
provinces of Shan Xi, He Bei, He.
Nan,
and Shan Dong, the ore is broken into pieces before use.
Properties & Taste: Bitter and cold.
Meridians: Liver and heart.
Functions: 1. To pacify the liver and
subdue the yang; 2. To conduct rebellious qi downward and stop vomiting; 3. To
stop bleeding.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Deficient yin of the liver and kidneys
and hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as distension and pain in the head
and eyes, dizziness and vertigo. Red ochre (Daizheshi) is used with
Dragon's bone (Longgu), Oyster shell (Muli), White peony root (Baishao),
Tortoise plastron (Guiban) and Cyathula root (Niuxi) in the formula Zhengan
Xifeng Tang.
2. Rebellious stomach qi manifested as
vomiting and belching. Red ochre (Daizheshi) is used with Inula flower
(Xuanfuhua), Fresh ginger (Shengjiang) and Pinellia tuber (Banxia) in the
formula Xuanfu Daizhe Tang.
3. Extravasation of blood by heat manifested
as vomiting with blood and epistaxis. Red ochre (Daizheshi) is used with
White peony root (Baishao), Bamboo shavings (Zhuru) and Arctium fruit
(Niubangzi) in the formula Hanjiang Tang.
4. Asthma due to deficiency of the lung and
kidneys. Red ochre (Daizheshi) is used with Ginseng (Renshen) and Dogwood
fruit (Shanzhuyu).
5. Chronic uterine bleeding manifested as
dizziness and blurred vision due to deficient blood. Red ochre (Daizheshi)
is used with Limonite (Yuyuliang), Red halloysite (Chishizhi), Frankincense
(Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) in the formula Zhenling Dan.
Dosage: 10-30 g, decocted in water for
an oral dose.
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