Actinolite, Amianthus, Yang Qi Shi 阳起石
Amianthus, a type of Actinolite (traditionally Alumen plumbosum)
Yang Qi Shi (TCM)
Rdo chu, Rdo rul, Rdo skyur (Tibet)
Amianthus and Asbestos treated together in
Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704
Amianthus
A History of Fossils, Hill, 1751
Actinolite (Heath Canyon, California, USA)
Photo by Rob Lavinsky, iRocks.com
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Mineralogical name:
Green mineral of the amphibole group containing calcium, magnesium and iron
Parts used:
Finely powdered mineral
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Salty
Classification:
Uses:
1. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:
2. Warms and Strengthens the Womb:
Dose:
Comment:
1. The Stone Amianthus is believed to have been a variety of Actinolite, although was classically classed as a variety of Alum (Alumen Plumosum)
Preparation:
Main Combinations:
1. Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Lower Back pain and weakness from Cold and Weak Kidneys (Yang deficiency):
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ii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
iii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
2. Nocturnal Emission, Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
3. Coldness of the Womb, Infertility:
i. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
ii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
Cautions:
1. Not used in Yin deficiency with Heat
2. It must be powdered extremely finely to prevent irritation from fibers. Fibrous Actinolite is a type of Asbestos, and while not toxic itself, the fine fibers inhaled cause irritation and can potentially result in asbestosis and even Lung cancer.
