Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Ci Huang
Name
Ci Huang (Orpiment)
The Effect of Ci Huang
Property
Pungent, neutral, toxic; liver and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Dry dampness and kill parasites, remove toxicity and cure furuncles.
Indications
Snake and insect bites, epilepsy, scabies, tinea, cough and asthma with cold phlegm, abdominal pain due to parasites.
Dosage and Administrations
Made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women and people with yin and blood deficiency.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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