Zhu+Sha+(Cinnabar)

[[image:zhu_sha.jpg width="94" height="280" align="right"]]Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) ["Vermillion Sand"]
Nature : Cold, Toxic Flavors: Sweet Channels: HT

Functions: **Anchor & Calm shen**, Clear heat and clean toxins Indications: Insomnia, restlessness, palpitations due to hyperactivity of Heart fire 2. Convulsion, epilepsy due to heat in the Heart & Liver 3. Carbuncles & boils due to heat & toxin

Dosage: 0.3-1g., taken as powder

Contraindications: keep the dosage recommended and do not take it for a long time (contains mercury)