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Alternate Chinese names: 白石 bái shí; 羊起石 yáng qǐ shí; 石生 shí shēng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Actinolitum (mineral). (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: actinolitum; actinolite asbestos; short-fibered actinolite (actinolitum brevifibrum) eng in Lat

Use: Medicinal

Category: Supplementing agents / Yáng-supplementing agents

Properties: Salty; warm.

Channel entry: Kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Warms the kidney and invigorates yáng: Impotence and premature ejaculation; infertility due to uterine cold; cold impediment (hán bì) affecting the lumbus and knees.

Dosage and method: Oral: Most often taken in pills or swallowed as a powder along with a decoction, 3–6g per dose.

Warnings: Contraindicated in yīn vacuity with effulgent fire.

Quality: Glistening grayish-white actinolite that is soft and crumbles easily is best.

Production area: Húběi, Húnán.

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