The efficacy and function of Yuyuliang

Yu Yuliang is usually used as a medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. This is also because of the medicinal value of Yu Yuliang itself, so today I will tell you about the relevant knowledge about Yu Yuliang.

【English name】 LIMONITUM

[Source] This product is a hydroxide mineral limonite , mainly containing alkaline iron oxide [FeO (OH)]. After excavation, remove the debris.

[Properties] This product is a block aggregate, in the shape of an irregular rhombus, 5 to 10 cm long and 1 to 3 cm thick. The surface is reddish brown, grayish brown or light brown, often uneven or covered with yellow powder. The cross-section shows alternating layers of dark brown and light brown or light yellow. Each layer has different hardness, and the loose part can be scratched by fingernails. Heavy, hard texture. Odorless, tasteless, and no gritty feeling when chewed.

[Identification] Take 0.1 g of the powder of this product, add 2 ml of hydrochloric acid, shake, let stand, and the supernatant will show the identification reaction of iron salt (Appendix IV).

[Preparation] Yu Yuliang : Remove the debris, wash off the dirt, dry and you'll have it.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, astringent, slightly cold.

[return through meridians] return the stomach and large intestine meridians.

【Functions and indications】 Astringent and antidiarrheal, astringent and hemostatic. Used for chronic diarrhea, dysentery, metrorrhagia, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] 9-15g, decocted in water or made into pills or powder.

【Note】 Use with caution during pregnancy.

【Storage】 Store in a dry place.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] "Ben Jing"

Yu Yuliang is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, Yu Yuliang should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.