Cools the Heart and anchors the Shen: used to treat fright, anxiety, excessive crying, restelessness, palpitations, insomnia and, in severe cases: schizophrenia, delirium, epilepsy, convulsions, or seizures. May be used to treat these symptoms due to any pattern: heat excess, hot phlegm, or blood deficiency, when combined with other herbs
Clears heat toxin: used to treat skin infections, throat infections, and infectious diseases, including malaria, and severe diarrhea.
Treatment Principles
Clears Heart Heat Anchors the Shen Clears Heat Toxin
Contraindication
Should not be used in large amounts or long-term. To prevent mercury poisoning, do not heat.
Dosages
0.3-1g in pill form only.
Meridians
HT
Tom's Comment
Zhu Sha is found in the famous traditional formula Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan. It is a toxic ingredient that modern practitioners no longer used.