The efficacy and function of green vitriol

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of green vitriol? How does traditional Chinese medicine use green vitriol to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using green vitriol to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Other names] Green alum, soap alum, red alum, alum, water green alum

【Source】 Ferrous sulfate-containing ore or chemical products.

[Properties] It is composed of irregular clumps of square-like crystals, or columnar crystals, light green in color with some brown spots. It turns into light yellow or yellow rust powder after being exposed to air for a long time. The crystals on the inner surface are mostly arranged in columns, transparent or slightly transparent, with a glassy luster. It is hard and brittle, easy to break, dissolves easily in water, and has a rusty smell.

[Preparation] Dig out the ore, break it, add water and heat to melt it, continue heating to evaporate some of the water, let it cool and wait for natural crystallization, and take out the crystal block.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, cold.

【Functions and indications】Dehumidifying, detoxifying, astringent and hemostatic. Used for jaundice, anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding; used externally to treat eczema, scabies, and mouth ulcers.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1.5 cents. For external use, usually in the form of pills or powders.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】《Rihuazi Bencao》

The article introduces the effects and functions of green vitriol in detail. We hope that everyone can remember its common effects, which will help us to use green vitriol correctly in our lives. Green vitriol can effectively improve our physical fitness and is very beneficial to improving our body's immunity.