Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/sheng-tie-luo/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/sheng-tie-luo/">Bencao Index</a> sheng tie luo 生铁落 Ferri Frusta Oxidized Iron Filings shotetsuraku saengcheolrak Nourish Heart, Calm Spirit Heart Liver

Calms the Liver and subdues rising Liver Yang

Irritability, agitation, bad temper and angry outbursts from Liver Excess

Sedates and anchors the Spirit

Palpitations, insomnia, fright and being easily startled

Clears Heat and resolves Phlegm-Fire disturbing the Heart

Mania and withdrawal (Dian Kuang) Delirium in febrile disease

Resolves toxicity and helps close sores (topical)

Wounds and sores, dusted with the powder; a minor, largely historical use