Ci Shi (Magnetite)

Filed under Chinese Herbs

Latin Name: Magnetitum

Properties: pungent, salty, cold

Actions: subdues hyperactivity of liver, improves hearing and eyesight, calms nerves, alleviates dyspnea

Medical Indications: asthma, epilepsy, blurring of vision, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, impairment of hearing, insomnia, palpitation, dyspnea caused by diminished function of kidney

Contraindications: none

Dosage: 9 to 30 grams

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