Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Da Hua Ma Chi Xian (Moss Rose)
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 Herba Portulacae Grandiflorae
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.
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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