Herb Listings
Xiong Huang / Realgar, toxic | |||
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Taste: Acird, Bitter • Temperature: Warm • Category: External Application • Sub Category: | |||
Dosage0.15-0.6g pill & powder |
Actions1. Relieves toxicity & kills parasites: applied topically for scabies, ringworm, & damp rashes. Very commonly used substance in soaks for any type of skin itch. Also for abscesses, suppurative inflammation of the soft tissues, ulceration, or snakebite.2. Kills parasites: for intestinal parasites, especially when there are signs of accumulation. Particularly effective against roundworms. 3. Dries dampness, expels phlegm, & checks malarial conditions: occassionally used for wheezing, seizures, or malarial conditions. |
MeridiansHeart, Liver, Somtach |
CautionsContraindicated during pregnancy, & in cases of yin or blood deficiency. Toxic. |