Zi Ran Tong自然銅
PyritumPyrite
- Category
- Herbs that Invigorate the Blood
- Nature
- neutral
- Taste
- pungent
- Channels entered
- Liver
- Dosage
- 3–15 g
Actions & indications
- Dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain and promotes healing of bones and sinews
- Swellings and pain related to Stasis of Qi and Blood caused by external injury and especially fractures.
- Promotes healing of fractures
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in Yin and/or Blood Deficiency with empty Heat.
- Discontinue once the bones have knit.
Combinations
Notes
- It is most commonly used in pills or powders, though it can be decocted if first pulverized.
- When ground and mixed with wine, it anchors and settles the Spirit, addressing palpitations and anxiety.
- It is often used for external and traumatic injuries, reducing swelling, relieving pain, and speeding the healing of broken bones.
- The calcined form, Calcined Pyritum Duan Zi Ran Tong, has a stronger effect on dispersing Stagnation and stopping pain.