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Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving

Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Chan Chu: Chinese Herb Guide 蟾蜍 Chan Chu: eliminate abdominal mass, remove toxicity, promote urination and eliminate dampness, kill parasites and alleviate pain.
Tong Lv: Chinese Herb Guide 铜绿,Verdigris,銅綠 Tong Lv: remove toxicity, astringe the wound, remove the necrotic tissue and kill parasites.
Verdigris: Chinese Herb Guide Tong Lv, 铜绿 Tong Lv (Verdigris) Sour, astringent, neutral, toxic; liver and gallbladder channels
Teng Huang: Chinese Herb Guide 藤黄 Teng Huang (Garcinia Hanburyi) Sour, astringent, toxic. Actions Resolve swelling, stop bleeding and kill parasites
Mu Jin Pi: Chinese Herb Guide 木槿皮, Shrubalthea Bark, Cortex Hibisci Mu Jin Pi: clear heat and eliminate dampness, kill parasites and relieve itching.
Mu Jin Pi (Shrubalthea Bark) 木槿皮,Shrubalthea Bark,Mu Jin Pi,川槿皮 Mu Jin Pi (Shrubalthea Bark): clear heat and eliminate dampness, kill parasites and relieve itching.
Song Xiang: Chinese Herb Guide 松香 ,Rosin,松脂,Song Zhi,Colophony,Colophonium Song Xiang: expel wind and dry dampness, discharge pus and draw out toxin, promote tissue regernation and alleviate pain.
Colophonium: Chinese Herb Guide Song Xiang, 松香 Song Xiang (Rosin) Bitter, sweet, warm; liver and spleen channels
Lv Song Guo (Semen Strychni Ignatii) Semen Strychni Ignatii, 吕宋果 Lv Song Guo: remove toxicity and resolve swelling, kill parasites and alleviate pain.
Yin Zhu: Chinese Herb Guide 银朱,Yin Zhu,銀朱,Brown Mercuric Sulfide Yin Zhu: counteract toxic pathogen, kill parasites, dry dampness and eliminate phlegm.
Yan Jiao: Chinese Herb Guide 烟胶 Yan Jiao Acrid, bitter, slightly warm. Actions Kill parasites and resolve swelling. When it is used Scabies, tinea tonsure, head sore
Mi Tuo Seng: Chinese Herb Guide 密陀僧, Lithargyrum Mi Tuo Seng: dry dampness, kill parasites, astringe the wound, prevent corrosion and remove toxicity.