Pyrite – 1 lb (454 g)

Pyrite, known in Chinese as 自然铜 (Zìrántóng) and scientifically as Pyritum, is a valued herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This TCM herb has been traditionally used to support natural wellness, maintain vitality, and encourage holistic balance. At TCMforyou.com, we provide premium-quality Pyrite carefully sourced to preserve its therapeutic properties.

As a herbal supplement, Pyrite helps promote overall well-being and supports natural energy, immunity, and balance. Integrating this herb into your wellness routine offers a gentle, time-tested approach to enhancing daily health. Whether brewed as tea, added to herbal remedies, or taken as part of a TCM formula, Pyrite provides a safe, natural way to experience the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine.

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[Overview] This item is also known as Fangkuaitong and Shisui Lead. It is a sulfide mineral belonging to the pyrite group, Pyrite. It is produced in Liaoning, Hebei, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other regions. It can be mined year-round. After collection, impurities such as stones, sand, and black rust are removed. It is then broken into small pieces, and the bright yellow pieces are selected for medicinal use.
[Properties] Pungent in taste, neutral in nature. Enters the Liver meridian.
[Actions] Disperses blood stasis and relieves pain; promotes bone healing and tendon repair.
[Applications] Used for traumatic injuries such as bruises, tendon rupture, and bone fractures with swelling and pain. This item is especially suitable for fractures and is often combined with frankincense, myrrh, and ground beetle (Di Bie Chong) for both internal and external use. For treating traumatic injuries and pain, it can be combined with Sumu (Caesalpinia sappan), frankincense, myrrh, and blood scorpion, as in the formula Balisan (Eight Li Powder). Additionally, it can treat ulcers, burns, and goiter. It can be ground with licorice and Huangbai (Phellodendron bark), mixed with water, and applied topically or used as a dry compress.
[Dosage and Administration] Internal use: decoct 3–9 g, added first in decoction; or used in pills or powders. It is recommended to calcine with fire, quench in vinegar, then grind into powder and suspend in water for use. External use: appropriate amount, ground into powder and applied topically.
[Cautions] Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with excessive fire or blood deficiency without blood stasis.
[Modern Research]
1. Chemical Components: The main component of Pyritum is iron disulfide (FeS2), and it also contains copper, nickel, antimony, arsenic, and other substances.
2. Pharmacological Effects: The medicinal solution of Pyritum contains large amounts of zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and other elements, which can promote new bone growth and facilitate fracture healing. It also exhibits inhibitory effects to varying degrees on multiple pathogenic fungi, especially strong against Trichophyton mentagrophytes and soil Aspergillus species.