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Chi Shi Zhi / Kaolin, Halloysite - "red stone resin"
Chi Shi Zhi
Taste: Sweet, Sour, Astringent • Temperature: Warm • Category: Stabilize & Bind • Sub Category:

Dosage

9-30g

Actions

1. Binds up the Intestines & stops diarrhea: for chronic diarrhea due to cold from deficiency or chronic dysenteric disorders with mucus & blood in the stool.

3. Contains blood & stops bleeding: for uterine bleeding, excessive menstruation, blood in the stool, & bleeding prolapsed rectum due to cold from deficiency of the lower burner. Also used topically for bleeding due to trauma.

3. Promotes healing of wounds: used in ground form applied topically for chronic nonhealing ulcers. Also used topically for weeping damp sores.

Meridians

Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine

Cautions

Use with caution during pregnancy. Contraindicated in cases of hot diarrhea or the early stages of dysentric disorders, & for accumulation of damp-heat associated with excess. May antagonize da huang & counteract yuan hua & huang qin.