Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

She Han Shi - 蛇含石 - Pyritum Rotundum

Pharmaceutical Latin: Pyritum Rotundum
Common English: Oxidized Iron Pyrite

Category

Substances that Tranquilize the Mind

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet Cold Liver
Pericardium
6-15g
Proper dosage is for external application

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Induces tranquilization, calms fright and relieves convulsion

Palpitations and epilepsy

Stops bleeding

Intestinal bleeding and dysentery

Alleviates pain

Cardiac pain, Pain and tenderness in the bones and joints

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.