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Hydrargyrum

Mercury

水银 〔水銀〕 shuǐ yín

Alternate Chinese names:gǒng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cinnabaris; Hydrargyrum necessary

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid; cold; toxic.

Channel entry: Heart, liver, and kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Kills worms and attacks toxin. Treats scab (jiè) and lichen (xiǎn); syphilis; malign sores; hemorrhoids and fistulas.

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

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