Xiong Huang (Realgar)

Herb 17 of 18 in Substances for External Application

Channels:

HT, LIV, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Toxic

Latin:

Realgar

Chinese:

雄黄

Tone Marks:

xióng huáng

Translation:

Male Yellow

Chinese Herb Actions

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Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• An Gong Niu Huang Wan (Calm the Palace Pill with Cattle Gallstone)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
• Liu Shen Wan (Six Miracle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
• Zhi Bao Dan (Greatest Treasure Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices