The efficacy and function of mica[picture]

I don't know if you are familiar with mica [picture] and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let's analyze the value and consumption methods of mica [picture] in detail below.

[Other names] Yunzhu, Yunhua, Yunying, Yunye, Yunsha, Linshi (Ben Jing), Yunfenshi (The Empirical Identification Method of the Shape and Properties of Traditional Chinese Medicines), Qiancengbo (Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records).

[Source] It is the silicate mineral muscovite . After collecting, wash off the dirt and remove the rocks.

[Original form] Muscovite (Qianjin Fang), also known as silver stone (Shiya).

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Inner Mongolia, Tibet, Liaoning, Jilin, Yunnan, Shandong, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi and other places.

[Properties] It is in the shape of irregular flakes of varying sizes, composed of many thin flakes stacked together, generally 2 to 6 cm long. Colorless, transparent or white, with glassy luster. It is tough and not easy to break, but can be peeled off piece by piece. The surface of the slices is smooth and transparent like cellophane. It is elastic and can bend, and the cross-section is uneven. Earthy, tasteless. It is best to choose one that is easy to peel, large in size and transparent. Insoluble in acids, but can be dissolved by adding potassium carbonate.

[Preparation] Mica: Wash off the dirt, pick out the impurities and crush it. Calcined mica: Put clean mica into a sand pot, place it in a smokeless furnace, burn it until it turns red, take it out and let it cool.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

[entry into meridians] Enters the lung, spleen and bladder meridians.

【Functions and indications】It can absorb qi and eliminate phlegm, stop bleeding and heal sores. It is used to treat weak asthma, dizziness, palpitations, epilepsy, cold malaria, chronic dysentery, bleeding from metal wounds, carbuncles and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 qian; or made into pills or powder. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle or apply on affected area.

【Note】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "Alisma is its envoy. It is afraid of oyster shell and running water."

[Additional prescription] ①Treatment of wind epilepsy: Take three square inch spoonfuls of mica, and the symptoms will be cured. (Qianjin Yifang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Shennong's Herbal Classic

Everyone should know the effects and functions of mica [picture]. Mica [picture] has high medicinal value and is a very common Chinese medicinal material. It is very good for our body.