Zi Ran Tong vs Norse Yarrow

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zi Ran Tong

Pyritum (mineral)

Analgesic

Achillea millefolium var. borealis

Analgesic

Zi Ran Tong

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Norse Yarrow

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM mineral used for traumatic pain and fracture healing.

Nordic variety of yarrow used by Vikings and Norse peoples as a wound herb, digestive bitter, and fever remedy.

Active Compounds

Iron disulfide, Trace minerals, Copper

achillin, azulene, camphor, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Fracture pain, Traumatic injury, Blood stasis pain

wound staunching in Viking folk medicine, fever and cold remedy, digestive bitter

Modern Uses

Analgesic mineral, Blood-moving, Bone healing support

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic

Adult Dosage

3-10g calcined mineral in decoction

2-4g dried herb as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Blood deficiency, No long-term use

pregnancy - emmenagogue, asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

GI irritation, Heavy metal concerns long-term

contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E