
Mirabilitum
芒硝
Purgative (Downward-Draining) Herbs

Cat’s Eye, Swollen-Hand Flower, Headache Flower
Cold, bitter. Toxic
It contains euphol, kansuiol, euphadienol, α-euphorbol and β-euphorbol, etc. It also contains palmitic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, tannins, resin, glucose, sucrose, starch and vitamin B1.
Stimulates the intestines, increases intestinal fluid, promotes peristalsis, and accelerates the movement of intestinal contents, thereby producing a purgative effect. The raw form has a stronger effect and greater toxicity, while vinegar processing reduces both its purgative action and toxicity. It also has immunosuppressive and antifertility effects.
No precautions information available
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