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雄黄
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Xiong Huang

Realgar

Realgar (Arsenic Sulfide)

Topical
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A toxic arsenic-containing mineral used only topically and in tiny amounts historically; internal use is unsafe.

PinyinXiong Huang
Chinese雄黄
Latin (pharmaceutical)Realgar
EnglishRealgar (Arsenic Sulfide)
CategoryTopical
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