The efficacy and function of calamine

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and calamine is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about calamine. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the effects and functions of calamine.

【English name】 GALAMINA

[Other names] Ganshi, floating Ganshi

[Source] This product is a carbonate mineral of the calcite family , smithsonite , mainly containing zinc carbonate (ZnCO3). After digging, wash, dry and remove debris.

[Properties] This product is a block aggregate with irregular block shape, grayish white or light red color. The surface is powdery, dull, uneven, porous and honeycomb-like. Lightweight and fragile. Odorless, slightly astringent taste.

[Identification] (1) Take 1 g of crude powder of this product, add 10 ml of dilute hydrochloric acid and bring to a boil. When this gas is passed into calcium hydroxide solution, a white precipitate is generated.

[Preparation] Calamine : remove impurities and crush.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【return through meridians】 Return to the stomach meridian.

【Functions and indications】 Detoxifies, improves eyesight, removes cataracts, absorbs dampness, relieves itching and heals ulcers. It is used for red, swollen and painful eyes, red and sore eye margins, pterygium, ulcers that do not heal, pus and fluid, eczema, and itchy skin.

[Usage and Dosage] Not for internal use, use externally in appropriate amount.

【Storage】 Store in a dry place.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

【Source】 Waidan Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine calamine introduced above, it turns out that calamine can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.