Wiseman’s Chinese Medical Database

yǔ yú liáng / 禹余粮 / 禹餘糧 / limonite

Latin pharmacognostic name: Limonitum

Alternate English names:

Alternate Chinese names: 太一余粮 tài yī yú liáng; 禹余石 yǔ yú shí

Origin: Mineral

Use: medicinal

Category: Astringent agents / Sweat-checking agents

Properties: Sweet and astringent; balanced.

Channel entry: stomach and large intestine channels.

Indications:

• Astringes the intestines and checks diarrhea: Enduring diarrhea and dysentery.
• Stanches bleeding with astringency: Flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge.
• Can also treat hemorrhoids and fistulas.

  Dosage & Method:

  Oral: Decoct (9–20g); or use in powders or pills. Topical: Grind and sprinkle on affected area or apply mixed.

  Quality:

  Unbroken dark-colored lumps with pronounced layers are the best.

  Product Area:

  Hénán, Jiāngsū, Zhèjiāng, Sìchuān.