Single Herb Glossary
Chì Shí Zhī 赤石脂
| Pharmaceutical name | Halloysitum rubrum halloysite, kaolin "crimson stone resin" |
| Category | Stabilize and Bind |
| Key Properties | Binds to Stop Chronic Diarrhea & Uterine Bleeding Generates Flesh to Assist Healing of Chronic Sores Gently Augments ST Qi |
| Properties | Sweet, Sour Astringent Warm |
| Tropism | SP, ST, LI |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Binds up Intestines & Stops Diarrhea 2) Contains Blood & Stops Bleeding (uterine, stool) 3) Promotes Healing of Wounds (Topical for weeping sores) |
| Dosages | 9-18g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Hot diarrhea or in early stages of dysenteric disorders Damp-Heat and stagnation Caution with pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Aluminum silicate, Al4 (Si4O10)(OH)8+4H2) |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Binding: contains large amount of aluminum silicate; following oral ingestion of herb, aluminum silicate binds to, and subsequently eliminates, various substances present in gastrointestinal tract, including, but not limited to, phosphorus, mercury, and bacterial endotoxins • Hemostatic: may decrease bleeding time in rabbits |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Absorption: strong binding affinity; when it physically binds to another substance, result is a large, insoluble complex that cannot be absorbed; recommended that drugs and herb be ingested at least 2 hours apart • This herb antagonizes or is antagonized by Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae) |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Tao Hua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction) 桃花湯 Feng Yin Tang (Wind-Drawing Decoction) (deleted bai shi zhi) 風引湯 （減白石脂） Huang Tu Tang (delete Zao Xin Tu) (Yellow Earth Decoction) 黃土湯（減灶心土） |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.