Cinnabar is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine that has the effects of calming, calming the nerves, and brightening the eyes. However, due to its composition and properties, cinnabar may be contaminated and oxidized during wearing, losing its original efficacy and color. So, can cinnabar be cleaned?
First of all, we need to understand the composition and properties of cinnabar. The main component of cinnabar is mercury sulfide, and it also contains trace amounts of impurities and harmful substances such as free mercury. These harmful substances can be harmful to humans if not properly handled. Therefore, special attention is required when cleaning cinnabar.
Secondly, we need to understand the cleaning methods and precautions of cinnabar. In general, cinnabar can be cleaned in the following ways:
1 Ultrasonic cleaning: Put cinnabar into the ultrasonic cleaning machine, add an appropriate amount of cleaning agent, and turn on the switch for cleaning. This method can effectively remove dirt and impurities from the cinnabar surface. However, it should be noted that since cinnabar contains harmful substances such as free mercury, it cannot be soaked in cleaning agents for a long time to avoid dissolving harmful substances.
2 Distilled water cleaning: Put cinnabar in distilled water and gently scrub the surface with a soft-bristled brush. This method removes dirt and impurities from the cinnabar surface without dissolving harmful substances. However, it should be noted that if there are a lot of impurities and contaminants on the cinnabar surface, this method may not be able to clean it thoroughly.
3 Alcohol cleaning: After soaking cinnabar in alcohol for a period of time, gently scrub the surface with a soft-bristled brush. This method can remove dirt and impurities from the cinnabar surface, and at the same time, it can also disinfect and sterilize. However, it is important to note that if there are a large number of impurities and contaminants on the cinnabar surface, this method may corrode the surface.
The following points need to be paid attention to during the cleaning process:
1.Avoid using harsh cleaning agents such as strong acids and alkalis to avoid damage to cinnabar.
2.Do not soak cinnabar in water for a long time so as not to dissolve harmful substances.
3.During the cleaning process, it needs to be handled with care to avoid collision and friction to avoid damage to the cinnabar.
4.After cleaning, it needs to be dried or wiped dry with a soft cloth to avoid direct sunlight or high temperature baking, so as not to affect the quality and color of cinnabar.
Finally, we need to pay attention to the wearing safety of cinnabar. Although washing can remove dirt and impurities from the cinnabar surface, it is necessary to pay attention to the safety of wearing. If you find that there are cracks, slag drops, and darkening on the surface of cinnabar, you should stop wearing it immediately to avoid harm to the human body.
In short, cinnabar can be cleaned, but you need to pay attention to the methods and precautions during the cleaning process to ensure that it is safe and effective. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the wearing safety during wearing. If you have questions or concerns about the composition and properties of cinnabar, it is advisable to seek the advice of a medical professional or herbalist.