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| Home -> Single Herb Library -> An Shen Yao -> zhu sha |
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| Pin-yin: |
zhu sha |
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| English name: |
Cinnabar |
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| Where grown: |
Central and south China. |
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| Source: |
Natural mineral Cinnabaris |
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| Ingredients: |
Mercuric sulfide, phosphates |
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| Properties: |
Sweet, slightly cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Heart |
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| Function: |
Clears heart, relieves convulsion, tranquilizes and relieves toxicity. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For fright palpitations, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, epilepsy, manic-depressive psychosis, childhood convulsions, blurred vision, canker sore, throat inflammation, carbuncles and toxic swellings. |
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| Cautions: |
Should not be used in large amounts or long-term for its toxic properties. Contraindicated if patients suffer from liver or kidney dysfunction. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
0.1~0.5g. Generally used in pills or powders. Do not decoct. Proper amount for external use. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. |
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