Abstract In addition to its important uses in metallurgy and batteries, lithium also has important physiological functions and a wide range of medical uses, showing the characteristics of the “small particle, big player”. This paper summarizes the physiological functions of lithium, the medical and clinical application of lithium in external treatment of dermatitis and internal neuroprotection and treatment, as well as the related research progress and future research development.
GU Quan, ZHANG Hang, ZHAI Quan-Guo, GAO Sheng-Li. Physiological Function and Medical Use of Lithium: Small Particle, Big Player[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2023, 44(20): 1-6.