Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Jie Du 清熱解毒
Name	Ban Bian Lian 半邊蓮 Lobelia
Grown	South China.
Source	Whole plant of Lobelia chinensis Lour.
Ingredients	Flavone, amino acid, alkaloid
Pharma Effect	Performs as diuretic, lowers blood pressure and coagulates blood.
Properties	Acrid, cold
Channels	Heart, lungs, small intestine
Function	Clears heat, relieves toxicity and reduces edema by promoting urination.
Clinic Usage	For treatment of the venom of snake bites and hornet or scorpion stings. Also treats edema in the upper abdomen, face or feet.
Cautions
Dosage	10~15g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.