The efficacy and function of Xuanming powder

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal materials in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as Xuanming powder. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and function of Xuanming powder are?

【English name】 MATRII SULFAS EXSICCATUS

[Source] This product is made from Glauber's salt by weathering and drying . Mainly contains sodium sulfate (Na2SO4).

【Properties】 This product is white powder. Odorless, salty taste. It is hygroscopic.

[Identification] The aqueous solution of this product shows the identification reaction of sodium salt (Appendix Ⅳ) and sulfate (Appendix Ⅳ).

[Content Determination] Take this product, dry it at 105℃ until constant weight, take out 0.3g, weigh it accurately, and determine it according to the method under Glauber's Salt.

【Nature and flavor】Salty, bitter, cold.

[return through meridians] return the stomach and large intestine meridians.

【Functions and indications】 It can relieve heat and promote bowel movements, moisten dryness and soften hard masses, clear away heat and reduce swelling. It is used for constipation due to excess heat, dry stool, and abdominal pain due to stagnation; it is also used externally to treat sore throat, mouth ulcers, swollen and painful gums, red eyes, carbuncles, and erysipelas.

【Usage and Dosage】 3～9g. Apply an appropriate amount externally, dissolve in water and apply to the affected area, or grind into powder and blow on the affected area.

【Note】 It is forbidden for pregnant women to use.

【Storage】Sealed and moisture-proof.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

【Source】 "Medicine Properties"

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine Xuanming powder. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to Xuanming powder in our daily life. We need to follow the doctor's instructions when taking traditional Chinese medicine such as Xuanming powder and not take it blindly.