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外用·燥湿收敛药 · Topical astringent

Calamine lú gān shí · 炉甘石

Smithsonite-based calamine (zinc carbonate ore), processed

Nature and flavour. Sweet, neutral; Liver and Stomach systems.

A mineral powder used almost entirely externally, traditionally described as drying dampness and soothing the skin for rashes and weeping sores.

性味归经。甘,平;归肝、胃经。

几乎全作外用,传统用于收湿敛疮、明目去翳,治湿疮、目赤翳障。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. External use only as a finely milled powder or wash; not for internal use. Wash hands after application and avoid the eyes. Commercial calamine is zinc-based — do not substitute other mineral powders.

只可外用(细粉或洗剂),不可内服。用后洗手,避免接触眼睛。市售炉甘石为含锌制剂,勿以其他矿物粉替代。

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