Zhu Sha
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Other Names : Cinnabarum, 硃砂, Cinnabaris, cinnabarite, red mercury(II) sulfide (HgS), native vermilion,cinnabar
See also : Cinnabaris (Homeopathy)
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Special Precautions of Zhu Sha
- Cinnabaris is Extremely toxic : no longer used, because of its mercury content.
- Do not use in large amounts or for a prolonged period.
- To prevent mercury poisoning, do not heat.
- Use with extreme caution for those with compromised Liver and Kidney functions.
Benefits and uses of Zhu Sha are
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Spirit
- Restlessness, palpitations, anxiety, insomnia and convulsions associated with a disturbed Spirit
- Heart Fire (with appropriate herbs)
- Phlegm Fire Disturbs the Heart (with appropriate herbs)
- Heart Blood Deficiency (with appropriate herbs)
- Expels Phlegm and sedates jitteriness and convulsions while stopping tremors
- Seizures, childhood convulsions and other problems due to Phlegm-Heat Blocking the Pericardium and Heart
- Wind-Phlegm dizziness
- Lung Heat
- Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction
- Topically for carbuncles, mouth sores, sore throat and snakebite
