锂(lithium)属于碱金属,分布于土壤、海水、咸水湖、硅酸盐、磷酸盐、硼酸盐等各种矿物以及动、植物(包括人)机体之中。因含量甚微,故列入稀有元素。纯锂无生物学功能及治疗作用。在临床方面有治疗作用的是其盐类。在游泳池内放入适量氯酸锂可以防止眼病;在治疗耳性眩晕病方 Lithium belongs to the alkali metals and is distributed in various minerals such as soil, seawater, lagoons, silicates, phosphates and borates, as well as animals and plants (including humans). Due to the small content, it is included in the rare element. Pure lithium no biological function and therapeutic effect. In the clinical treatment of its role is its salts. Put appropriate amount of lithium chlorate in the swimming pool can prevent eye disease; in the treatment of ear vertigo sick side