The efficacy and function of Zengqing

Speaking of Zengqing, many people know that it is a Chinese medicinal material. So do you know the effects and functions of Zengqing? How should it be eaten? Let’s find out now.

[Alias] Pu Qing (from "Shiyao Erya"), Ceng Qing (from "Zaohua Zhinan").

[Source] It is a layered ore of the carbonate mineral azurite .

【Original form】 The mineral form is detailed in the "flat green" entry.

【Processing】 "Leigong Paozhi Lun" says: "When using Zengqing, do not use Jiashi or Tongqing. If you need one or two liang of it, you need three pieces of purple back Tiankui, licorice, and Qingzhicao, one liang each of dry and wet, and file them finely. Put them in a porcelain crucible, add Zengqing, and boil it slowly with two liang of water for five days and nights. Do not let the water or fire run out. Take it out after enough time, rinse it with water, and grind it into powder in a mortar for use."

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Ben Jing》: "sour, slightly cold."

[Entry into meridians] "Yuchu Yaojie": "enters the liver meridian of foot Jueyin."

【Functions and indications】 Improve eyesight, calm nerves, and kill insects. It is used to treat red eyes, pain, itching, red and ulcerated mucus, headache, epilepsy, and rheumatism caused by wind-heat.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: apply to eyes or mix well for application. For internal use: in the form of pills or powders.

【Note】 "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "Fear of Cuscuta chinensis."

[Additional prescription] ① To treat eye mucus: one liang each of azurite and crystal, equal parts of borneol and pearl, and half a liang of amber. Grind the above five ingredients into powder, put it into a copper container, and use copper chopsticks to scoop some into pieces the size of millet grain before going to bed. (Zeng Qingsan from "Shengji Zonglu")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shennong's Herbal Classic"; 2. "Ming Yi Bie Lu": Zengqing, harvested at any time.

The above are some little knowledge about Zeng Qing. If you feel it is suitable for your physical condition, you might as well give it a try. I believe it will bring about a significant improvement to your body.