The efficacy and function of copper green

Verdigris is a very common Chinese medicine in our daily life and it is also very important in our daily life. However, some people don’t know much about the efficacy and functions of verdigris, so let us learn about it in detail below.

【Alias】 Copper Blue

[Source] It is the green alkaline copper carbonate produced on the surface of copper when it is oxidized by moisture in the air, or it is a processed product made by mixing copper bran (i.e. alkaline copper carbonate) with plaster of Paris with water and pressing them into flat blocks, as well as natural malachite. Most medicinal products are processed.

[Properties] Naturally generated verdigris is in the form of powder or irregular pieces and is bluish green in color. It is loose in texture, slightly astringent in taste, and produces green flames when burned.

[Preparation] The naturally generated verdigris is obtained by scraping it off with a disk or iron knife.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sour, astringent, and cold. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification, removal of rot and killing of insects. Used externally to treat nasal polyps, eyelid erosions, sores and stubborn tinea.

[Usage and Dosage] This product is generally used as an external medicine. In internal medicine, it is often added to corresponding prescriptions to treat wind-phlegm diseases, sudden fainting, blood-qi heart pain, etc. The dosage is 0.5 to 1 qian.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Compendium of Materia Medica"

After the above introduction to verdigris, we have a detailed understanding of verdigris. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of verdigris and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.