Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Ban Bian Lian
Name
Ban Bian Lian (Herba Lobeliae Chinensis)
The Effect of Ban Bian Lian
Property
Slightly bitter, sweet, bland, cold; heart and bladder meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, induce diuresis and relieve edema.
Indications
Sores and abscess with swelling pain; venomous snake bite; edema, ascitic fluid; jaundice; difficulty in urination.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for topical administration.
Cautions
It should be avoided using in treating patients with edema due to deficiency.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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