Tranquilizing Herbs
Zhu Sha: Chinese Herb Guide
Zhu Sha
朱砂
辰砂
Chen Sha
Name
Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris)
The Effect of Cinnabaris
Property
Sweet, cold, toxic; heart meridian entered.
Actions
Induce sedation and tranquilization, clear heat and relieve toxicity.
Indications
Unsteadiness of heart mind, insomnia, palpitation; convulsions, epilepsy; sores and ulcers, sore throat, sores on the oral mucosa.
Dosage and Administrations
Used in powder or pills, 0.1~0.5 g.
Cautions
Prohibited for overdose and taking for a long period of time. Prohibited for calcined.
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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