Talc
Talcum
Hua Shi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of urinary infection, urolithiasis with difficult urination accompanied by burning pain, fidgetness and thirst caused by summer damp, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, external use for eczema, sores with marked exudation, miliaria.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of urinary infection, urolithiasis with difficult urination accompanied by burning pain, fidgetness and thirst caused by summer damp, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, external use for eczema, sores with marked exudation, miliaria.