Single Herbs

Category	An Shen Yao 安神藥
Sub Category
Name	Zhu Sha 朱砂 Cinnabar
Grown	Central and south China.
Source	Natural mineral Cinnabaris
Ingredients	Mercuric sulfide, phosphates
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, slightly cold
Channels	Heart
Function	Clears heart, relieves convulsion, tranquilizes and relieves toxicity.
Clinic Usage	For fright palpitations, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, epilepsy, manic-depressive psychosis, childhood convulsions, blurred vision, canker sore, throat inflammation, carbuncles and toxic swellings.
Cautions	Should not be used in large amounts or long-term for its toxic properties. Contraindicated if patients suffer from liver or kidney dysfunction.
Dosage	0.1~0.5g. Generally used in pills or powders. Do not decoct. Proper amount for external use.
Storage	Store in a dry place.