西番蓮

Name

Xi Fan Lian (Herb of Passionflower)

1. 西番莲
2. Xi Fan Lian
3. Herb of Passionflower
4. Passionflower herb
5. Herba Passiflorae Coeruleae

The Effect of 西番蓮

Property

Warm, bitter.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, activate blood and alleviate pain.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, insomnia, diarrhea, fracture, dysmenorrhea, neuralgia, nasal obstruction with running nose, common cold with headache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~20 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.