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Kaolin
Kaolin
白石脂 〔白石脂〕 bái shí zhī
Alternate Chinese names: 高岭土 gāo lǐng tǔ; 白符 bái fú; 白陶土 bái táo tǔ
Kingdom: Mineral
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet and sour; balanced.
Actions and indications: Astringes the intestines and stanches bleeding. Treats enduring diarrhea; enduring dysentery; flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge; seminal emission.
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–12g) or make into pills or powders.
Warnings: Contraindicated in damp-heat accumulations.
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