Magnetite has the effect of calming and tranquilizing the mind, brightening the ears and clearing the eyes. It can be used in the treatment of restlessness, palpitations and other conditions.
Magnetite is the oxide mineral spinel group magnetite. It is salty in taste, cold in nature, and belongs to the heart, liver and kidney meridians. It has the effects of calming the mind, calming the liver and submerging the yang (inhibiting the liver from rising too much yang), brightening the ears and eyes, and calming the asthma (astringing the qi to alleviate coughing and wheezing).
Magnetite can be used to treat restlessness of the mind, dazed and anxious (violent heartbeat, panic), insomnia, epilepsy and so on. It is also useful in treating dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, lightheadedness, and asthma due to kidney deficiency.
Magnetite is contraindicated for those with weak spleen and stomach, and the adverse effects are not clear.
Chinese medicine needs to be used under the guidance of a Chinese doctor to identify the evidence, individuals should not use blindly, so as not to cause adverse consequences.