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Drug Interactions

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Latin Name Notes

Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite)

Herb 2 of 10 in Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit

Channels:
HT, LIV, PER

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Latin Name:
Haematitum

Dai Zhe Shi means "Red Stone from Dai Country"

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang (Inula and Hematite Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Zhen Ling Dan (Rouse the Spirit Special Pill)
Formulas that Stabilize the Womb

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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