| Acupuncture |
| Alcohol |
| Patients |
| General Health |
| Medicinal food |
| Chinese medicine |
| Nutrients |
| Smoking |
| Vitamins |
| Video |
 Health
Products( July 29 ) |
| Therapy |
| Symptom |
| Links |
|
Haematitum HAEMATITE, NATIVE BROWN IRON OXIDE, IRON ORE
This naturally occurring iron ore, in the form mixed with red clay, is given by Chinese doctors for a range of symptoms, including biliousness, dizziness, headaches, hiccups, and nausea and vomiting.
A common mineral and one of the main sources of iron since ancient times, haematite comes in crystals of iridescent charcoal grey, or mixed with red clay in clusters of kidney-like shapes.
PARTS USED Clay version.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Iron.
ACTIONS Helps liver function; astringent; tonifies blood; suppresses nausea and vomiting.
MEDICINAL USE Chinese physicians use it for biliousness and symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hiccups, nausea and vomiting, and to stop bleeding.
PREPARATIONS Powder. |
