Nature, flavor and efficacy
Bitter in taste, cold in nature, and highly poisonous. Disperse blood, heat, unblock meridians, and reduce swelling.
Clinical application
Oral administration is suitable for esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, intestinal cancer, bone cancer, lung cancer, etc. Made into pills with licorice and other medicines, it can relieve cancer pain. Compatible with pangolin, Lithospermum, realgar, Angelica dahurica, etc. to make an ointment for skin cancer caused by excessive dampness and poison. In addition, it is also used for sore throat, carbuncle swelling, wind pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and bruises.
Usage and Dosage
Oral administration, 0.3~0.6g per day, processed into pills or powder.
Precautions
Nux vomica is highly toxic and must be prepared for oral administration. Stychnine has a strong excitatory effect on bone marrow. If the inner eye is not processed or is overdosed, symptoms of poisoning such as neck stiffness, dilated pupils, shortness of breath and difficulty, convulsions, opisthotonus, spasm, and even death may occur. .