銀朱

银朱

Name

Yin Zhu (Hydrargyrum Sulfuratum)

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 administration

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.