Magnetite Ci Shi Mineral Herb 500g Sichuan Origin Raw Chinese Herbal Material for Decoction Use

Magnetite, known in TCM as Ci Shi (磁石), is a natural iron oxide mineral supplied as raw herbal material from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is considered salty in flavor and cooling in nature, traditionally associated with calming the spirit and benefiting the senses. This unprocessed mineral is sold as a food-grade agricultural product for culinary and decoction preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ci Shi magnetite mineral sourced from Sichuan
• Supplied in natural unprocessed form as 500g sealed bag
• Traditional TCM mineral valued for calming and sensory support
• Suitable for decoction and culinary herbal preparation
• 24-month shelf life with simple cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark gray to black in color with a heavy, dense texture and metallic luster on fractured surfaces. As a mineral it has no herbal aroma and imparts a bland, mineral taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in herbal formulas following traditional practice
• Added to culinary preparations as a mineral ingredient
• Combined with other herbs in TCM decoction blends
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, magnetite has traditionally been decocted first among herbs and combined with ingredients such as Zhu Sha or Suan Zao Ren in formulas aimed at calming the spirit. It was traditionally associated with supporting hearing and vision and easing restlessness. Folk use included long simmering in decoctions or incorporation into mineral-rich preparations.

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