Mica-Schist … Classic Formulas
Jin Meng Shi · Lapis Micae Aureus
Primary Actions
- Dissolves stubborn Phlegm and descends Qi; treats obstinate Phlegm accumulation with cough, wheezing, and a choking sensation in the chest
- Calms the Liver and stops convulsions; used for Phlegm-Fire agitation manifesting as manic behavior, epilepsy, and seizure
Classic Formulas
- Meng Shi Gun Tan Wan (Mica-Schist Pill to Expel Phlegm)
Classical Text References
- Documented in later Chinese materia medica as a mineral specific for deep-lodged, stubborn Phlegm resistant to ordinary Phlegm-transforming herbs