Magnetite Mineral Ci Shi 500g Raw Chinese Herbal Material for Traditional Decoction Use

Magnetite, known in TCM as Ci Shi (磁石), is a natural iron oxide mineral traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver, heart, and kidney channels. This listing offers dried mineral pieces sold as a raw agricultural product for culinary or decoction preparation. Store in a cool dry place. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ci Shi (磁石) mineral herb sourced as a raw Chinese medicinal material
• Natural magnetite mineral pieces traditionally used in TCM decoctions
• Sold by the jin with 500g net weight per pack
• Suitable for traditional decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Simple storage in a cool dry place with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark gray to black in color with a dense, heavy, metallic texture. The mineral pieces are hard and solid, often showing magnetic properties. As a mineral substance it has no distinct herbal aroma and is not consumed for taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction preparation with other herbs
• Culinary or food-preparation use as a raw agricultural product
• Long-duration simmering in traditional herbal formulas
• Bulk purchase for herbal shops and practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, magnetite is traditionally used in decoctions, often pre-decocted for an extended period before adding other herbs. It has historically appeared in classical formulas and is traditionally associated with calming and supporting the kidneys in TCM theory. It is commonly paired with other minerals and roots in traditional prescriptions prepared by herbal practitioners.

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