The efficacy and function of stone bed

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and stone bed, as a kind of Chinese medicinal material, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of stone bed.

[Other names] Breast bed, reverse stone, stalagmite

[Source] Origin of medicinal materials: stalactite liquid drips and condenses into bamboo shoots.

【Original form】 The crystal structure belongs to trigonal system. It is in the shape of an oblate cone, a cone and a cylinder. The surface is rough and uneven. Off-white, some are dyed grayish white or light brownish white due to impurities. Glassy or dull. Hardness 3, brittle. The cross section is relatively smooth, and it can be seen that the concentric layers are structured radially, with some hollows in the center. Relative density 2.6-2.8.

[Habitat Distribution] Ecological Environment: Stalactite is a water solution containing calcium carbonate, which drips from the top of the cave through the cracks in the limestone. Due to the evaporation of water and the dissipation of carbon dioxide, the precipitated calcium carbonate is deposited and gradually grows from top to bottom, hanging down on the top of the cave.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; warm; non-toxic

【Functions and indications】Warms the kidney and strengthens the bones. Mainly used for weakness of muscles and bones; cold pain in waist and feet

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g, crush and decoct first; grind into powder, 1.5-3g.

【Explanations by various scholars】 "Newly Revised Materia Medica": "Tao said that 'Kong Gong Nie is the stalactite bed', which is not true. The two Nie are on the top, and the bed and flowers are on the bottom. Although they are of the same nature, they are different from top to bottom. Stalactites condense under water and grow like bamboo shoots. They grow gradually and eventually connect with the upper stalactites to form pillars. They come out of the stalactite hall and can be collected at any time."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of traditional Chinese medicine stone bed in the above article, it is not difficult to find that stone bed has many functions and effects, and its effect in health care is still very good.