Actinolite, Amianthus, Yang Qi Shi 阳起石

Amianthus, a type of Actinolite (traditionally Alumen plumbosum)
Yang Qi Shi (TCM)
Rdo chu, Rdo rul, Rdo skyur (Tibet)

Amianthus and Asbestos treated together in
Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704

Amianthus
A History of Fossils, Hill, 1751

Actinolite (Heath Canyon, California, USA)
Photo by Rob Lavinsky, iRocks.com

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Mineralogical name:
Green mineral of the amphibole group containing calcium, magnesium and iron

Parts used:

Finely powdered mineral

Temperature & Taste:

Warm, dry. Salty

Classification:

N. Tonic

Uses:

1. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:

2. Warms and Strengthens the Womb:

3. Externally:

Dose:

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Comment:

1. The Stone Amianthus is believed to have been a variety of Actinolite, although was classically classed as a variety of Alum (Alumen Plumosum)

Preparation:

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Main Combinations:

1. Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Lower Back pain and weakness from Cold and Weak Kidneys (Yang deficiency):
i. Take powdered Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
ii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
iii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
2. Nocturnal Emission, Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
3. Coldness of the Womb, Infertility:
i. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version
ii. Actinolite Yang Qi Shi with … available in PRO version

Cautions:

1. Not used in Yin deficiency with Heat
2. It must be powdered extremely finely to prevent irritation from fibers. Fibrous Actinolite is a type of Asbestos, and while not toxic itself, the fine fibers inhaled cause irritation and can potentially result in asbestosis and even Lung cancer.