Introduction to adverse reactions of Zhu Shao

Cinnabar has always been a common thing in martial arts novels and TV dramas, but not common in real life. In fact, cinnabar is a chemical substance that can not only be used to poison the human body, but also to treat patients. Many people feel that they are not clear about the relevant knowledge and adverse reactions of cinnabar, so today I will introduce to you the effects and knowledge of cinnabar in detail.

Cinnabar

Mercury sulfide, chemical name HgS

1. Mineral name. Also known as "cinnabar", "cinnabar" and "cinnabar". It is the main raw material for alchemists in ancient times to make elixirs, and can also be used to make pigments and medicines. In the Baopuzi·Huangbai written by Ge Hong of the Jin Dynasty, it is written that "Cinnabar is like gold, and those who take it are the best who ascend to heaven." In the Southern History·Biography of Hermits·Tao Hongjing, it is written that "Hongjing obtained the secret of the magic talisman and thought that the magic elixir could be made, but he had no medicine. The emperor gave him gold, cinnabar, realgar, and so on." In the Self-Ode written by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty, it is written that "Cinnabar is as cheap as dirt, and it cannot be burned into elixir." In the Tianjingsha·Coming to Hangzhou from Deqing Taoist Temple written by Zhang Kejiu of the Yuan Dynasty, it is written that "the elixir furnace is good for raising cinnabar, and the cave door is always covered with blue clouds."

2. Red like cinnabar. In the poem "Record of the Spring Water with Many Red Sparrows, It is Said That They Came from Silla to Daosun and Found Them, and Asked for My Ode", Mei Yaochen of the Song Dynasty wrote: "Raising the forehead to produce cinnabar is a good omen and corresponds to the virtue of fire."

[Sexual flavor function]

Sweet, slightly cold; non-toxic. Clears the mind and calms the nerves, soothes the nerves and detoxifies.

[Clinical Application]

1. Used for restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. Cinnabar is sweet, cold and heavy in nature. It specifically enters the heart meridian. Its coldness can clear away heat, and its heaviness can calm timidity. Therefore, cinnabar can both calm the nerves and soothe the mind, and it is most suitable for restlessness, irritability and insomnia caused by excessive heart fire. It is often used together with coptis chinensis, lotus seed core, etc. to enhance the effect of clearing the heart and soothing the nerves. It can also be used to treat restlessness caused by other reasons. If the patient has heart blood deficiency, it can be used with angelica, raw rehmannia, etc., such as Cinnabar Anshen Pills; if the patient has yin blood deficiency, it is often used with heart-nourishing and calming medicines such as Chinese jujube seed, cypress seed, and angelica; if the patient is frightened or restless due to deficiency of heart qi, this product can be stewed in pig heart.

2. Used for convulsions and epilepsy. This product is a strong sedative and has the effect of calming the nerves. It is used to treat high fever, coma, and convulsions, and is often used together with bezoar, musk, and other drugs that can open the orifices and calm the wind, such as Angong Niuhuang Pills; to treat acute convulsions in children, it is often used in combination with bezoar, scorpion, Uncaria rhynchophylla, etc., such as Niuhuang Powder; to treat epilepsy, coma, and convulsions, it is often used together with magnet, such as Cizhu Pills.

3. Used for sores, swelling, sore throat, and mouth ulcers. This product is cold in nature and has a strong effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is effective both for internal and external use. For the treatment of sores and swellings, it is often used in combination with realgar, euphorbia, trillium, etc., such as Zijin Ding; for the treatment of sore throat, mouth sores, it is often used in combination with borneol, borax, etc., such as Bingpengsan.

[Notice]

This product is non-toxic and should not be taken in large quantities for long periods of time. Avoid calcining with fire and adding water to the medicine. Avoid excessive or long-term use to avoid mercury poisoning. Use with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease. Edit this section | Back to top Pigment Cinnabar is also known as cinnabar and cinnabar. The powder of cinnabar is red and can last for a long time without fading. my country has a long history of using cinnabar as a pigment. "Painting oracle bones with cinnabar" means grinding cinnabar into red powder and applying it to the incisions of oracle bones to make them eye-catching. This practice has a history of thousands of years. my country is also one of the countries that produces the most cinnabar in the world, and the market price of cinnabar has been rising in recent years.

In clinical applications, cinnabar has both merits and demerits. It has played an important medical role, but also caused serious adverse consequences to the human body. The causes of poisoning are due to many factors. In clinical applications, as long as it is used strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Pharmacopoeia and in-depth and systematic toxicological studies are conducted on cinnabar, with particular attention paid to the toxic effects of mercury in cinnabar on the central nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive systems, we can maximize its strengths and avoid its weaknesses, and seek benefits while avoiding harm.

Functions and indications: Clears the heart and calms the nerves, soothes the mind and detoxifies. It is used for palpitations, insomnia, epilepsy, infantile convulsions, blurred vision, mouth ulcers, throat congestion, and sores and swelling.

Dosage and Administration: For oral administration: grind into powder, 0.3-1g; or make into pills or powder. For external use: Take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the eyes.

Contraindications: Do not take excessive or long-term oral administration. Pregnant women should not take it. Avoid calcining when using it as medicine.

The above is some knowledge about the adverse reactions of Zhu Shao introduced to you today. If you are interested in more detailed content, you can search and learn more by yourself. In daily life, you should pay more attention to your body, maintain hygiene, have regular physical examinations, maintain a regular lifestyle, and eat a balanced diet. If you have the time and conditions, you can ask professionals for advice.