Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Fen Shuang (粉霜)
Name
Fen Shuang (Chloridemercure)
The Effect of 粉霜
Property
Pungent, cold, toxic; lung, liver and bladder meridians entered.
Actions
Kill parasites and counteract toxic pathogen.
Indications
Eczema, sores and boils, stubborn tinea.
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 weak people. Be careful for oral taking.
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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