半支莲

Name

Ban Zhi Lian (Herba Portulacae Grandiflorae)

Sources

The drug is the resh aerial part of Portulaca grandiflora Hook. (family Portulacaceae), distributed oringinaly in Brazil, and cultivated in almost whole of China.

The Effect of 半支莲

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

It is used to clear heat and remove toxicity, dissipate blood stasis, eliminate swelling and relieve pain;for the treatment of cold, sore throat, burns and scalds, traumatic injuries and sores due to wetness evil, external for sores and scalds.

Dosage and Administrations

Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or made into juice for mouthwashing.