礞 (méng) - A type of mineral, specifically chlorite schist, used

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A type of mineral, specifically chlorite schist, used in traditional Chinese medicine.

A type of mineral, specifically chlorite schist, used

Usage highlights

MengshiMengshi Gulong WanMengshi powderGreen mengshiGolden mengshiMengshi therapy

Synonyms

  • 礞石— chlorite schist (mineral name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mengshi (礞石) is used in traditional medicine.
  • The mineral has a layered structure (礞石结构).
  • Mengshi Gulong Wan (礞石滚痰丸) is a herbal formula.
  • Chlorite schist (绿泥石片岩) is also called mengshi.

Collocations

  • Mengshi(礞石)
  • Mengshi Gulong Wan(礞石滚痰丸)
  • Mengshi powder(礞石粉)
  • Green mengshi(青礞石)
  • Golden mengshi(金礞石)
  • Mengshi therapy(礞石疗法)

Idioms

  • Mengshi Gulong Pill for expelling phlegm(礞石滚痰丸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known in the context of traditional Chinese medicine as a mineral drug.
  • Used in formulas to treat conditions like phlegm-heat and convulsions.
  • Considered to have heavy, descending properties to calm and suppress upward disturbances.

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