Zi Ran Tong (Pyrite)

Herb 34 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Channels:

LIV, KI

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Neutral

Latin:

Pyritum

Chinese:

自然铜

Tone Marks:

zì rán tóng

Translation:

Natural Copper

Chinese Herb Actions

• Dispels Blood Stasis, Relieves Pain, Heals Broken Bones and Sinews
  For fractured bones, traumatic injuries with swelling, pain, inflammation, and bruising. Also for sprains, strains, and contusions.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
• 10-15 grams in decoction, 0.3 grams in powder or pills (Chen)

Chinese Herb Notes

• This is one of the most important herbs in the trauma departments in China

Chinese Herb Combinations:

1. Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
2. Mo Yao (Resina Myrrhae)
3. Ru Xiang (Resina Olibani)
4. Zi Ran Tong (Pyritum)

Combined Indications:

• Strains and Fractures

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Die Da Wan (Trauma Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood in the Treatment of Traumatic Injury