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Calms the Liver and anchors rising Yang - Dai Zhe Shi is a standard heavy mineral for dizziness, tinnitus, red eyes, and headache from Liver-Yang ascent or Liver-fire agitation.
Heavily settles counterflow and redirects rebellious qi downward - it is especially valued for vomiting, hiccup, belching, and wheezing when Stomach or Lung qi refuses to descend.
Cools the blood and helps stop bleeding - classical use includes heat-driven vomiting of blood, nosebleeds, and uterine bleeding where an upward surging pattern accompanies the blood-heat.

Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang - the classic formula for stubborn belching, nausea, and focal fullness from mixed deficiency and counterflow.
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang - hallmark use for rising Liver Yang and internal-wind patterns with dizziness and instability.
Shen Zhe Zhen Qi Tang and related descending formulas - later use when deficiency and severe upward rebellion coexist.

The official Chinese medical reference platform describes Dai Zhe Shi as bitter and cold, entering the Liver and Heart, with actions of calming the Liver, anchoring Yang, settling counterflow, and cooling blood to stop bleeding.
Traditional comparison with Ci Shi highlights that Dai Zhe Shi is particularly strong for Stomach and Lung counterflow, not just for anchoring rising Yang.