鐵屑

Name

Sheng Tie Luo (Ferrosic Oxide)

1. Sheng Tie Luo
2. Ferrum Squamae
3. Iron scales
4. 生铁落
5. Tie Xie
6. 铁屑
7. 生鐵落

The Effect of 鐵屑

Property

Pungent, cool; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Soothe the liver and relieve convulsion.

Indications

Sores and boils, palpitation, delirium, panic epilepsy.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated for liver deficiency.