Why does cinnabar have the effect of calming the nerves?

? Cinnabar, bright red or dark red, with mercury sulfide as the main component, is toxic and should not be taken in large or small quantities for a long time.

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? Sweet taste, slightly cold nature, heart meridian. It has the effects of clearing away heart fire, relieving convulsion, tranquilizing mind, improving eyesight, and removing toxic substances, and can be used for treating palpitation, insomnia, dreaminess, madness, convulsion, blurred vision, sores on mouth and tongue, laryngitis, and sores.

? There are many Chinese patent medicines containing cinnabar, such as Zhusha Anshen Pill, Niuhuang Qingxin Pill, Buxin Pill, Xiaoer Huichun Pill and Xiaoer Zhibao Pill. Generally, cinnabar is used to soothe the nerves and refresh the mind. Excessive or long-term use will lead to mercury poisoning and damage the nervous system, so be careful when taking medicine.

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