HERBS

NameYin Zhu (Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum)The Effect of Yin ZhuPropertyPungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.Actionscounteract toxic pathogen, kill parasites, dry dampness and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsScabies, tinea, eruptive disease, stomachache.Dosage and AdministrationsMade into pil

NamingQing Fen (Calomelas)——Ben Cao Shi Yi (A Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica)The Processing of Qing FenOriginCrystal mercurous chloride powder sublimed from mercury, alum (or chalcanthitum) and salt.LocationMainly in Hubei, Hunan and Shanxi provinces of China.The actual smell and tas

NamingQing Fen (Calomelas)——Ben Cao Shi Yi (A Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica)The Processing of 轻粉OriginCrystal mercurous chloride powder sublimed from mercury, alum (or chalcanthitum) and salt.LocationMainly in Hubei, Hunan and Shanxi provinces of China.The actual smell and tasteWith

NameYin Zhu (Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum)The Effect of 银朱PropertyPungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.Actionscounteract toxic pathogen, kill parasites, dry dampness and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsScabies, tinea, eruptive disease, stomachache.Dosage and AdministrationsMade into pills an

NameDan Nan Xing (Arisaema Cum Bile)The Effect of 胆南星PropertyBitter, cold; heart, liver and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear and resolve heat-phlegm, extinguish wind and calm fright.IndicationsConvulsions due to phlegm-heat, apoplexy, epilepsy, cough due to phlegm-heat.Dosage and AdministrationsD

NameYin Zhu (Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum)The Effect of Hydrargyrum SulfuratumPropertyPungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.Actionscounteract toxic pathogen, kill parasites, dry dampness and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsScabies, tinea, eruptive disease, stomachache.Dosage and Administratio

NamingQing Fen (Calomelas)——Ben Cao Shi Yi (A Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica)The Processing of CalomelasOriginCrystal mercurous chloride powder sublimed from mercury, alum (or chalcanthitum) and salt.LocationMainly in Hubei, Hunan and Shanxi provinces of China.The actual smell and ta

NameYan JiaoThe Effect of Yan JiaoPropertyPungent, bitter, slightly warm.ActionsKill parasites and resolve swelling.IndicationsScabies, tinea tonsure, head sore.Dosage and AdministrationsIt is for external application, or for oral use.

NameDan Nan Xing (Arisaema Cum Bile)The Effect of Arisaema Cum BilePropertyBitter, cold; heart, liver and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear and resolve heat-phlegm, extinguish wind and calm fright.IndicationsConvulsions due to phlegm-heat, apoplexy, epilepsy, cough due to phlegm-heat.Dosage and Ad

NamingPi Shi (Arsenolite)——Ri Hua Zi Ben Cao (Ri Hua Zi's Materia Meclica)The Processing of Pi ShiOriginAresnolite mineral or processing product of arsenic-containing minerals such as arsenopyrite and realgar.LocationMainly in Jiangxi, Hunan and Guangdong provinces of China.HarvestMined all the year