What is zi ran tong,Zirantong pyritum,iron pyrites FeS2?

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Anti-fungus.
Dissipate blood stasis and alleviate pain, promote reunion of fractured bones.
Actions and Indications.

Properties:

Zi ran tong(Pyritum ):zi ran tong literally means natural copper; but it has nothing to do with copper. It is iron pyrites. Its chemical formula is FeS2. It also contains some trace mineral like nickle, arsenic and antimony.
In prescription, zi ran tong refers to unprocessed iron pyrites which has been cleaned of sand, rocks and impurities. Duan zi ran tong, also called duan ran tong, are those pieces of zi ran tong that have been heated till bright red and dipped into rice vinegar and smashed.
Actions and Indications: for dispersing heat and controlling pain, breaking blood clots, promoting the healing of broken bones and sinews, fractures of bones, wounds caused by sharp objects.
Dosage: 3 to 9 g. Boil first when use in decoction or can be made into pills or powder form.

Safety and Toxicity:

Not to use on those who are yin deficient with heat or on those who are blood deficient and those without blood stasis symptoms.

Reference:

1.What is zi ran tong,Zirantong pyritum,iron pyrites FeS2?

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♣ last edit date:20th,Oct.2010.