Zhu Sha

Cinnabaris

Properties: SWEET - COLD - TOXIC
Dosage: 0.3 - 2.7g.
Meridian: HEART

- sedate heart, calms spirit
–restless, palpitation, anxiety, insomnia
- clears heat, relieves toxicity
– carbuncles, sore throat, snake bite 

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press