Herba Scutellariae Barbatae

Herba Scutellariae Barbatae is also named Ban Zhi Lian, 半枝莲, 半枝蓮, Barbed Skullcap Herb

Ban Zhi Lian

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Name

Ban Zhi Lian (Herba Scutellariae Barbatae)

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

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

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

Decoct 10~30 g.

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