ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

Chi Shi Zi - Sheet silicate mineral, kaolin (Halloysitum Rubrum)

Properties: Warm, Sour, Sweet, Astringent. Channels: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine

Binds intestines, stops diarrhea.

Stops bleeding: bloody stool, uterine due to Cold in lower jiao.      

Topical: chronic sores.

Caution: pregnancy.  Contraindicated: early-stage dysentery, hot diarrhea, damp-heat.  Antagonizes Da huang, counteracts Yuan hua, Huang qin.

Dose: 9-30 g