Dai Zhe Shi (代赭石) — Haematite (mineral)
Dai Zhe Shi — haematite iron oxide — is a heavy mineral that anchors rising Liver Yang, calms rebellious Qi and cools Blood. It is a classical partner to Xuan Fu Hua for reflux, hiccup and belching, and to Long Gu / Mu Li for Liver Yang.
On this page
- Overview
- Properties
- Actions and indications
- Dosage
- Cautions and incompatibilities
- Key formulas
- Treatment at my clinic
1. Overview
Dai Zhe Shi (代赭石) — Haematite (mineral) (Haematite (iron oxide, Fe2O3)) — is a Chinese herb in the Anchor Liver Yang category. I prescribe it as part of bespoke pharmaceutical-grade granule formulas from Sun Ten in Taiwan at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire and via online herbal consultations.
2. Properties
| Pinyin name | Dai Zhe Shi |
|---|---|
| Chinese characters | 代赭石 |
| Latin name | Haematite (iron oxide, Fe2O3) |
| English name | Haematite (mineral) |
| Nature | Cold |
| Flavour | Bitter |
| Channels entered | Liver, Heart |
| Category | Anchor Liver Yang |
3. Actions and indications
Principal actions
- Anchors and calms rising Liver Yang
- Redirects rebellious Qi downward
- Cools Blood and stops bleeding
Indications
- Liver Yang headache and dizziness
- Persistent hiccups, belching and reflux
- Vomiting with rebellious Stomach Qi
- Nose bleed and vomiting of blood (Blood-Heat)
4. Dosage
9–30g (crushed and decocted first)
5. Cautions and incompatibilities
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
- Reduce dose in Spleen-Cold weak patients
- Long-term use requires review
6. Key formulas
7. Treatment at my clinic
I prescribe Dai Zhe Shi where its indications and TCM pattern match the patient’s presentation, always as part of a tailored formula. Return to the Chinese herbs directory or the Chinese herbal medicine main page.
