Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Shui Yin (水银)
Name
Shui Yin (Mercury)
The Effect of 水银
Property
Pungent, cold, toxic; heart, liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Kill parasites and counteract toxic pathogen.
Indications
Sores and boils, scabies, malignant ulcer.
Dosage and Administrations
It’s not for oral administration. Proper dosage is for external application.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women. It is toxic so it should not be used overdose or for a long time to prevent cumulative toxication
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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