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Native sulfur (mineral). Enters the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. Sour, warm, and toxic. Primarily used topically to kill parasites and stop itching; internally (after mandatory processing) it supplements fire, assists yang, and frees stool. A toxic mineral medicinal requiring strict adherence to processing standards.
降低毒性，供内服用
杀虫止痒
内服须炮制后入丸散，不入汤剂；外用研末调敷
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
阴虚火旺及孕妇忌服。内服宜慎，不宜久服。有毒，需按规定炮制后方可使用。
有毒矿物药。硫磺为自然元素矿物，含砷等杂质。内服必须经豆腐制等炮制法降毒后方可使用，仅入丸散不入汤剂。长期或过量内服可损害肝肾，引起胃肠刺激。外用亦可致接触性皮炎。孕妇禁用。
味酸，温。主妇人阴蚀，疽痔，恶血，坚筋骨，除头秃。能化金银铜铁奇物。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Liú Huáng 硫磺 (Sulfur) — Sulfur},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/liu-huang},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
硫磺外用通过氧化杀灭疥螨和真菌；内服有泻下和刺激肠道蠕动的作用。含砷等有害杂质需炮制去除。
Topical sulfur oxidizes to kill scabies mites and fungi; internally it stimulates intestinal peristalsis. Contains harmful arsenic impurities that must be removed through processing.
《中国药典》规定砷含量限度与炮制方法。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia specifies arsenic content limits and required processing methods.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.