Description

Characteristics:

1.Amber is, big or small, an irregular lump.

that which is red in color is called “bloody amber”. There is also amber in brown or in dark brown. The cross section is glossy and lustrous. Bloody amber is loose in texture and easy to crush into powder if twisted with fingers; while the dark brown amber is a little bit harder. When burnt, amber gives out an odor similar to that of colophony. Amber is tasteless.

2. Coal amber

common coal amber, different in size, is in shape of an irregular angular lump, a few variations are milk-drop-shaped. It looks pale yellow, red brown or dark brown, with luster on the surface and is hard in texture, not east to break. The cross section has glass-like gloss. It gives out a nasty smell of kerosene when burnt.

actions and indications :

1.Relieving convulsion and tranquilizing the mind.

it is used in the treatment of palpitation, amnesia, dreaminess, insomnia, epilepsy, etc.

2.Alleviating water retention and relieving stranguria.

it is applied to the treatment of urine retention, stranguria complicated by hematuria and stranguria caused by pathogenic heat.

3.Promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis.

it is used in the treatment of amenorrhea caused by blood stasis and stagnation of vital energy.

4.Astringing ulcers and promoting tissue regeneration.

used externally, it is efficacious in the treatment of ulcers, boils, swellings, etc.

administration and dosage:

amber can not be used in decoction. It is prepared into pills or powder for direct oral use, 1.5-3.0 Grams each day. Powder is also applied externally.

this statement has not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.