What is cinnabar?

Cinnabar is made of mercury sulfide mineral, the main element is mercury, which contains impurities such as clay and iron oxide. Cinnabar is made into cinnabar ornaments because of its bright red color. It was used in painting in ancient times and is also a traditional mascot in China.

Cinnabar, also known as Cinnabar, Cinnabar, Red Cinnabar and Mercury Sand, has the functions of calming the nerves, clearing away heat and toxic materials and improving eyesight. Although cinnabar has many functions, it should be noted that cinnabar can cause fetal malformation and pregnant women should avoid taking it. Moreover, cinnabar is a compound of inorganic mercury, which has a good affinity with human protein. High concentration will cause metabolic disorder and damage the central nervous system. Be careful not to eat too much cinnabar, once it causes acute poisoning, it will cause edema or coma and convulsions.