Ci Shi Usages and Indications

• Anchors and calms the spirit - restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, tremors, especially with yin deficiency and ascending yang, dizziness, vertigo.
• Tonify the kidneys and liver - improve hearing and vision.
• Helps kidneys to grasp the qi - chronic asthma.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Ci Shi

• Dosage: 9-30g

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Our database contains 2 TCM Formulas where Ci Shi is generally used

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• Er Long Zuo Ci Wan -Deafness Left Supporting Pills (Tonify)

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• Shen Jing Shuai Ruo Wan -Stress Reducing Pill (Calm The Spirit)

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