Yang Qi Shi Actinolite Mineral 500g Dried Bulk Traditional Chinese Herbal Material

Yang Qi Shi (阳起石), known in English as Actinolite, is a naturally occurring mineral traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is associated with warm nature and salty flavor and is traditionally linked to kidney channel entry. This listing offers dried, processed mineral pieces supplied as a raw herbal material for traditional formulation, decoction, or external applications. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yang Qi Shi (阳起石) mineral supplied as a raw Chinese herbal material
• Botanical or mineral identity: Actinolite, a naturally occurring silicate mineral
• Dried and processed pieces suitable for traditional decoction or external use
• Traditionally associated in TCM with kidney channel entry and warm mineral properties
• Bulk 500g pack suited to herbal shops, practitioners, and home apothecaries

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to dark green in color with a fibrous or granular mineral texture and a stony, earthless aroma. The pieces are dry and hard, with no pronounced taste, as is typical for mineral herbal materials.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Ingredient in classical mineral-based formulas
• External compress or wash applications in folk practice
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and apothecary blending

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Yang Qi Shi has historically been included in mineral-based formulas, often paired with other kidney-tonifying herbs in decoctions. Folk usage also includes external applications such as washes or compresses. Its use is rooted in classical materia medica texts rather than modern clinical evidence, and preparation should follow professional guidance.

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