Distribution:
Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Yunna, Sichuan
Properties (characteristics):
Acrid, bitter, warm toxic
Channels (meridians) entered:
Heart, liver, stomach
Actions & Indications:
Topical application for ridding of parasites: for scabies, ringworm, damp rashes, abscesses, ulcerations, Dermatomyositis, Herpes Simplex, snake bites.
Taking internally for intestinal parasites, especially effective for roundworms.
Dries dampness: expels phlegm
For tumors and leukemia with high white cell count.
Chemical Ingredients:
As2S2﹐As2S3 and As4S4 and a small amount of As2O3, As2S2, As2S3, As4S4, As2O3
Dosage:
0.15 g to 0.6 g in pills or powders
Cautions:
Do not use in cases of during pregnancy, yinxu (yin deficient), blood deficient and in leukemia with low white cell counts. Not for long term usage.