Qing Meng Shi (Chlorite Schist / Lapis Chloriti) — Raw Mineral Herb, 500g

Qing Meng Shi (青礞石), also known as Lapis Chloriti or Chlorite Schist, is a traditional mineral substance used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Méng Shí (礞石). For centuries it has been prized as a heavy, downward-anchoring mineral herb traditionally used to calm phlegm, settle internal wind, and quiet the spirit. Its nature is sweet and salty, and its quality is heavy and descending, making it a distinctive mineral ingredient in classical TCM formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb (Lapis Chloriti)
• Known in TCM as Qing Meng Shi
• Heavy, downward-anchoring nature
• Available as raw pieces or custom-milled powder
• 500g value pack from a trusted source

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is selected for its characteristic dark greenish-grey to bluish-black color, layered schistose texture, and dense, stone-like weight. The raw pieces are firm and non-friable, with a faint mineral, earthy aroma and no noticeable taste when chewed. When milled, it becomes a fine, heavy powder that disperses readily in water and settles quickly, a sign of its dense mineral character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional TCM decoction formulas
• Custom-milled herbal powder blends
• Classical mineral-herb preparations
• Herbal practitioner formulations
• Bulk ingredient for herbal workshops

Traditional Uses

In classical TCM practice, Qing Meng Shi is a heavy mineral herb traditionally decocted in formulas to calm phlegm and settle internal wind. It is often paired with herbs like chen pi (aged tangerine peel) and ban xia (pinellia) in traditional preparations, and is sometimes used in pill or powder form. In folk herbal practice, it is regarded as a downward-anchoring mineral that helps quiet the spirit and ease restlessness, and it is commonly included in classical formulas rather than used alone.

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