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半枝莲

Ban Zhi Lian
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Name

Ban Zhi Lian (Herba Scutellariae Barbatae)

  1. Ban Zhi Lian
  2. Herba Scutellariae Barbatae
  3. 半枝蓮
  4. Barbed Skullcap Herb

The Effect of 半枝莲

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, cool; heart, liver, lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity; activate blood and resolve stasis; induce diuresis and alleviate edema.

Indications

Abscess and sores; swollen and sore throat; bleeding due to blood heat, hepatitis, nephritis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g.

Cations

It should be given with great care to patients with blood deficiency and the pregnant women.