Unprocessed Magnetite Whole

Unprocessed Magnetite Whole (Iron Oxide, Fe₃O₄) consists of naturally occurring magnetic mineral stones traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) under the name Cí Shí (磁石). In its raw, uncalcined form, magnetite is valued for its grounding, anchoring, and downward-directing properties, particularly in conditions involving floating yang, agitation, tinnitus, dizziness, or restlessness. Its nature is considered salty, cold, and heavy, giving it a strong stabilizing influence that settles internal movement and anchors excess activity.

In TCM, Ci Shi enters the Kidney and Liver channels, where it helps anchor yang, calm the spirit, benefit the ears, and support Kidney grasping of qi. It is traditionally used for dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing difficulty, palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, and asthma or wheezing due to Kidney deficiency failing to grasp Lung qi. Its weighty mineral quality allows it to pull excess upward energy downward, restoring balance and stability.

Unprocessed magnetite is also historically associated with supporting vision and calming internal tremors, and it has been used in formulas for epilepsy-like convulsions, fright, and nervous agitation when combined with appropriate herbs. Its raw form retains strong magnetic and mineral properties, though it is typically decocted for extended periods to extract its beneficial effects safely.

Modern mineral analysis confirms that Fe₃O₄ is rich in iron and trace minerals, and while its traditional use is primarily energetic rather than nutritional, its magnetic and grounding qualities continue to be valued in classical herbal practice.

Each batch of Unprocessed Magnetite Whole (Iron Oxide, Fe₃O₄) is naturally sourced and cleaned to preserve its dense weight, metallic sheen, and magnetic strength. When decocted long and thoroughly filtered, it produces a neutral, mineral-infused preparation traditionally used to anchor floating yang, calm the spirit, benefit hearing, and stabilize internal agitation.