芒硝
- ENG
- Sodium Sulfate
- LATIN
- Natrii Sulfas
| Medicinal Group | Induce catharsis medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Crystalline substance purified from a mineral of sulfates of Glauber's salts group, containing mainly hydrated sodium sulfate (Na2SO4‧10H2O) |
| Nature and Flavors | salty, bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Stomach, Large intestine |
| Actions | To purge heat and relax the bowels, and remove fire and cause subsidence of swelling |
Family
Sulfates salts
Part used
Mineral
Indications
Constipation and abdominal pain caused by excessive heat; appendicitis. External use: Mastitis; painful swollen hemorrhoids
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy. Incompatible with Rhizoma Sparganii
Report on adverse effect
Abdominal pain and nausea [1]
Reference
陳興蓮、馬永輝、洪玉芬 (2013)。<芒硝與番瀉葉清潔腸道的不良反應及效果比較>。新疆中醫藥，2。
