Chi Shi Zhi

Halloysitum Rubrum

Red Halloysite (Kaolin)

Astringent

About this herb

A reddish mineral clay traditionally used to astringe the intestines during chronic loose stool.

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PinyinChi Shi Zhi

Chinese赤石脂

Latin (pharmaceutical)Halloysitum Rubrum

EnglishRed Halloysite (Kaolin)

CategoryAstringent

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