Talc(Hua shi)

It is the steatite of the silicate,mineral,family Talaum.The main medicinal component is[Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2] and water.It can be harvested and collected all the year round.After being collected,the earth is removed,it is cleans and broken into pieces,or refined with water.

Medicinal Properties:Sweet,bland and cold.

Meridian Tropism:Bladder,lung and stomach meridians.

Medicinal Efficacies:Promote diuresis to relieve stranguria;clear away summer-heat;dispel dampness and promote healing sore.

Usage and Dosage: 10~20g is used for oral use,Fei-huashi,must be decocted in a packet,appropriate amounts for external use.