Lithargyrum

密陀僧

Name

Mi Tuo Seng (Lithargyrum)

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 administration

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.