Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Hong Fen - 红粉 - Hydrargyri Oxydum Rubrum

Pharmaceutical Latin: Hydrargyri Oxydum Rubrum
Common English: Red Mercuric Oxide

Category

Herbs for Topical Application

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
6-9g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Draws out pus, removes putrid tissues and promotes the growth of new tissues

Toxic sores

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.