Single Herb Glossary
Mì Tuó Sēng 密陀僧
| Pharmaceutical name | Lithargyrum litharge, galena, lead oxide (PbO) "elusive reclusive monk" |
| Category | Obsolete and Prohibited Substances |
| Key Properties | Externally: Kills Parasites, Absorbs fluids, Reduces Swell, Stops Bleeding; Internally: Treats Chronic Dysenteric Disorders, Suppresses Childhood Convulsions, Drives Phlegm Downward |
| Properties | Salty Acrid Neutral Toxic |
| Tropism | LV, SP |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Absorbs Fluids, Reduces Swelling, & Stops Bleeding 2) Can also be used for Chronic Dysenteric Disorders and Childhood Convulsions due to Accumulation of Phlegm. |
| Dosages | 0.3-0.9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Patients who are weak. Prescribe with caution for internal use. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Lead oxide (PbO) |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: mild inhibitory effect on some pathogenic fungi at 2% and 4% concentrations |
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