Caduceus Symbol
The ☤ caduceus symbol is a decorative mark often used to suggest medicine, care, or healing themes.
U+2624
☤ is the Unicode character named “CADUCEUS” (U+2624). It’s commonly used as a compact symbol in designs, posts, and documents where you want a caduceus-style icon without an image.
Caduceus Symbol Meaning
☤ is the Unicode “CADUCEUS” character. The word “caduceus” typically refers to a staff associated with heraldic and symbolic imagery, and in modern contexts it’s frequently used as a shorthand for medicine, healing, or health care themes. Because the symbol can appear in many stylistic variations, it’s best treated as a general “health/medical” decorative icon rather than a strictly regulated medical emblem. In digital design and writing, ☤ works well as a small, text-friendly marker to label clinics, wellness brands, first-aid content, or themed headings where you want an instantly recognizable cue.
Common uses
- •Branding a clinic or wellness page with a small medical-themed header icon
- •Labeling sections like “care,” “first aid,” or “healing” in newsletters and documents
- •Adding a visual bullet or separator in health-related social posts
- •Decorating icons or badges in app interfaces for medical tools and resources
- •Enhancing typography in flyers, posters, and slide decks without using images
Examples
☤ Caduceus Symbol (U+2624)
- ☤☤ Health & Wellness
- ☤Featured services: ☤ consultations, ☤ follow-ups
- ☤For emergencies, contact support: ☤
- ☤Our mission: ☤ better care
- ☤New release: ☤ medicine resources
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2624 | |
| HTML Entity | ☤ | |
| HTML Code | ☤ | |
| CSS | \2624 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9764 | |
| Decimal | 9764 |
How to type Caduceus Symbol (☤)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9764 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2624 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2624. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2624, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ☤ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Caduceus symbol mean?
☤ is the Unicode “CADUCEUS” character. The word “caduceus” typically refers to a staff associated with heraldic and symbolic imagery, and in modern contexts it’s frequently used as a shorthand for medicine, healing, or health care themes. Because the symbol can appear in many stylistic variations, it’s best treated as a general “health/medical” decorative icon rather than a strictly regulated medical emblem. In digital design and writing, ☤ works well as a small, text-friendly marker to label clinics, wellness brands, first-aid content, or themed headings where you want an instantly recognizable cue.
What is the Unicode code point for ☤?
☤ is Unicode code point U+2624.
How can I paste the caduceus symbol into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ☤
How do I add ☤ in CSS or stylesheets?
You can use the CSS escape: \\2624.
What can I use ☤ for in design or writing?
It’s commonly used as a small medical/healing-themed icon in headings, labels, and social posts.