Mercury

Name

Shui Yin (Mercury)

The Effect of Mercury

Property

Pungent, cold, toxic; heart, liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Kill parasites and counteract toxic pathogen.

Indications

Sores and boils, scabies, malignant ulcer.

Dosage and Administrations

It’s not for oral administration. Proper dosage is for external application.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women. It is toxic so it should not be used overdose or for a long time to prevent cumulative toxication