Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Mi Tuo Seng: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Mi Tuo Seng (Lithargyrum)
The Effect of Mi Tuo Seng
Property
Salty, neutral, pungent, toxic; liver and spleen meridians entered.
Actions
Dry dampness, kill parasites, astringe the wound, prevent corrosion and remove toxicity.
Indications
Unhealing ulceration, burns and scalds, eczema, aphtha, scabies, body odor, brandy nose, tinea versicolor.
Dosage and Administrations
Take the powder, 0.3~0.9 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is incompatible with Lang Du and it is contraindicated to weak people with deficiency cold.
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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