The efficacy and function of iron powder

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and iron powder is one of them. In order for iron powder to work correctly and scientifically, you need to master how to consume it, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Source] It is a powder made from smelting steel; or it is a fine powder made by crushing pig iron into powder and then leaching it with water.

[Chemical composition] Those made by fly-smelting steel mainly contain ferroferric oxide; those made by crushing pig iron mainly contain metallic iron and a small amount of impurities such as C, P, and Si.

[Processing] "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "(Iron powder) is calcined until red, and then poured into vinegar seven times before use."

[Properties and flavors] ① "Kaibao Materia Medica": "Salty, neutral, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 "Ben Cao Qiu Zhen": "enters the liver."

【Functions and indications】Calming the liver and calming the heart. It is used to treat epilepsy, madness, beriberi affecting the heart, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang; or made into powder. For external use: apply on affected area.

【Note】 ① "Introduction to Medicine": "Afraid of magnetite and coal."

[Additional prescription] ① To treat epilepsy and fever: Take a small amount of iron powder mixed with water. (Sheng Hui Fang)

【Discussions by various scholars】 ① "Ben Shi Fang": "Iron powder not only turns saliva into blood and calms the heart, but it can also suppress liver evil. If one is often angry and the liver evil is too strong, iron powder can suppress it."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica".

Everyone should be aware of the medicinal value of iron powder. You can be more targeted when consuming it in your daily life. More reasonable use of medicine can better treat some common diseases.