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Mercury

水银 〔水銀〕shuǐ yín

Latin pharmacognostic name: Hydrargyrum

Alternate Chinese names:gǒng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin (other sources): Cinnabaris; Hydrargyrum necessary

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Acrid; cold; toxic.

Channel entry: Heart, liver, and kidney channels.

Indications:

Kills worms and attacks toxin.

scab (jiè) and lichen (xiǎn); syphilis; malign sores; hemorrhoids and fistulas.

Dosage & Method: Topical: Grind with other agents and apply blended with liquid.

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