INDIVIDUAL HERBS

Pharmaceutical Latin: Arsenicum Sablimatum
Common English: Arsenic
Obsolete Substances: Substances for Topical Application
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Acrid
Sour
(Sweet)
Extremely Hot
Toxic
Spleen
Lung
Liver
Pills and powders: 0.3-0.75g
Proper dosage is for external application
Actions Indications/Syndromes

Eliminates phlegm and calms dyspnea

Scrofula, hemorrhoids, recurrent dysentery and asthma with Cold Phlegm

Prevents malaria

Malaria

Kills parasites and erodes sores topically

Non-healing ulcers, tinea, sores, syphilis and ulcerative gingivitis

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • Contraindicated for weak people.
  • It is highly toxic, so be very careful for Internal use.
  • Use caution long-term.
  • Strictly avoid taking with wine. 
  • Externally overuse may cause intoxication.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
  • Inhibited by mercury Shui Yin.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. The use of this substance is forbidden.
  2. If taken orally, it must be decocted with Semen Phaseoli Radiati Lu Dou or bean curd before administration and the dosage should be limited to a safe level.
  3. This substance is a toxin which collapses and deteriorates ulcerous cells and kills malignant cells.
  4. This herb corrodes carbuncles and deep-rooted carbuncles and is poisonous to insects animals and humans.
  5. To treat anal fistulas fry and grind this substance into a powder, wrap in thin paper and insert into the anus. Treat only one anal fistula at a time.