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MAGNETITE, LOADSTONE, FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
This mineral is prescribed in Chinese medicine for tremors, palpitations, dizziness, blurred vision, vertigo, and asthma.
One of the most important ores of iron, magnetite is also magnetic; this intrigued scientists of early China, Greece, and Rome and led to its name. Magnetite is richly distributed around the world as shiny black, perfect, eight-sided crystals.
PARTS USED Whole mineral.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Ferric oxide; ferrous oxide; magnesium oxide; aluminium oxide.
ACTIONS Sedative; helps liver function.
MEDICINAL USE Prescribed by the Chinese for tremors or palpitations, including those caused by fear, and for dizziness, blurred vision, vertigo, and asthma.
PREPARATIONS Powder. |
Magnetitum
