Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Yin Zhu
Name
Yin Zhu (Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum)
The Effect of Yin Zhu
Property
Pungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.
Actions
counteract toxic pathogen, kill parasites, dry dampness and eliminate phlegm.
Indications
Scabies, tinea, eruptive disease, stomachache.
Dosage and Administrations
Made into pills and powder with tiny dosage. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder.
Cautions
It is toxic, so be careful when taking orally.
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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