Ophicalcite, Hua Rui Shi

Ophicalcite, Hua Rui Shi 花蕊石

Hua Rui Shi (TCM)

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Ophicalcite
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Minerological name:
Ophicalcitum
Serpentine mixed with Calcite
See Serpentine which is similar and used in Ayurveda.

Parts used:

Prepared Mineral

Temperature & Taste:

Neutral. Sour, astringent

Classification:

L. Stop Bleeding:

Constituents:

Calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, Fe, Al. There are also traces of Zn, Mn, Cu, Co, Ni, Cr. It also contains small traces of Cd, Pb (less than 0.001%.)

Uses:

1. Stops Bleeding:
-Bleeding
2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:
-Internal Blood Stasis
3. Externally:
-powder can be applied topically to stop bleeding

Dose:

… available in PRO version

Comment:

… available in PRO version
Preparations:
… available in PRO version

Substitute:

… available in PRO version

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Main Combinations:

1. Bleeding, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Vomiting and Cough Blood:
i. calcined Powder of Ophicalcite is taken with vinegar
ii. Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
iii. Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
iv. Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
v. Powdered and calcined Ophicalcite … available in PRO version
vi. vinegar-prepared Ophicalcite … available in PRO version
2. Severe Cough with blood in the sputum, prepared Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
3. Vomiting Blood from Liver heat, take prepared Ophicalcite and … available in PRO version
4. Endometriosis with strong bleeding, prepared Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
5. Bruising:
i. Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
ii. calcined Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version
6. Cervical spondylopathy from Wind-damp, with dizziness, stiffness of the neck, shoulder and back pain, calcined Ophicalcite with … available in PRO version

Major Formulas:

Jing Fu Kang Keli (Chinese Pharmacopeia)

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Classical texts state it damages Yin and Blood.

Main Preparations used:

Calcined Ophicalcite

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