Hu Fen

铅白粉

Name

Qian Fen (Lead Powder)

Property

Pungent, cold, toxic; kidney meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel stagnation, kill parasites, remove toxicity and promote tissue regernation.

Indications

Abdominal mass, sores and boils, scalds, ulceration, scabies, abdominal pain due to parasites.

Dosage and administration

It is used in medicine preparation mostly, 0.3~0.5 g. Proper dosage is for external application.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and deficiency cold in internal organs.