Herb Listings
Hua Rui Shi / Ophicalcite, "flower stamen stone" | |||
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Taste: Sour, Astringent • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Regulate Blood • Sub Category: Stop Bleeding | |||
Dosage3-9g powder |
ActionsDisperses blood stasis & stops bleeding: for vomiting or coughing of blood. Also used for internal blood stasis. The powdered form may be applied topically for bleeding due to trauma. |
MeridiansLiver |
CautionsContraindicated during pregnancy & in cases without blood stasis. |