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Qing Fen

Calomelas

Calomel (Mercurous Chloride)

Topical
About this herb

A mercury-containing compound used historically only topically and in tiny amounts; modern use is avoided due to confirmed mercury toxicity.

PinyinQing Fen
Chinese轻粉
Latin (pharmaceutical)Calomelas
EnglishCalomel (Mercurous Chloride)
CategoryTopical
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