Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Huang Fan (黄矾)
##Name
Huang Fan (Fibroferrite)
The Effect of 黄矾
Property
Sour, astringent, salty, cold, toxic; liver and large intestines meridians entered.
Actions
Remove toxicity and kill parasites, astringe the wound.
Indications
Anal fistula, scabies, otopyorrhea and boils.
Dosage and Administrations
Take the powder, 0.5 g each time, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is toxic so it should not be used overdose or for a long time. 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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