Mercury

水银

Name

Shui Yin (Mercury)

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 administration

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