The efficacy and function of iron powder

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal material Tiehua Powder?

[Alias] Tie Yin powder (Rihuazi Bencao), Tie Yan powder, Tie Shuang (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] Rust formed by the reaction of iron and acetic acid .

[Preparation] Kaibao Materia Medica states: "To make iron powder: take steel and forge it into leaves like a hu or a ball, grind it flat to make it shiny, sprinkle it with salt water, and bury it in a vinegar jar in a dark place for 100 days. The iron will grow on top and the iron powder is ready. Scrape it and pound it into a fine powder, put it into a mortar and grind it into flour, mix it with other medicines to make pills or powder. This is the essence of iron and its function is stronger than iron powder."

[Properties] It is reddish brown powder, heavy in weight, easily soluble in water. If a small amount of other salts is added to the aqueous solution and heated, it becomes insoluble salt-based iron and precipitates.

【Chemical composition】 The main ingredient is ferrous acetate.

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

【Functions and indications】Nourishes blood and soothes the mind, calms the liver and calms the nerves. Treats blood deficiency, palpitations, forgetfulness, epilepsy, tinea, anal prolapse and hemorrhoids.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: in the form of pills or powder, 1 to 8 fen. For external use: grind into powder and apply on skin.

【Note】 Do not take too much. Excessive amounts can cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, chest tightness and constipation.

[Explanations by various scholars] "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Iron powder can calm the mind, stop panic, resolve the symptoms of phlegm and obsession, and treat various diseases caused by food stagnation. It is made of a hard metal substance, weighs heavy and descends quickly, without any difficulty. It should not be used lightly by people who are not suffering from a hard disease or who are not strong enough to eat. Do not use more than four, five or six fen each time."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Kaibao Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that Tiehua powder plays a very important role in treating some diseases. The consumption of the Chinese medicine Tiehua powder should also be determined according to one's physical condition. Remember not to take the medicine blindly.