Ban Bian Lian
| Ban Bian Lian in TCM:Explore the properties of Ban Bian Lian according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: lobelia, Chinese lobelia herb
Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Lobeliae Chinensis
Properties: acrid, cold
Temperature: cold
Channels: LU, HT, SI
Flavors: pungent
Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves water accumulations, eliminates toxins
Actions / Indications:
- Clears heat; reduce toxicity (essential herb for
snake bites and wasp stings / fire toxin sores (carbuncles, boils):
internal or topical
- Promotes urination; reduces edema (ascites, liver
cirrhosis; end-stage schistosomiasis; jaundice
Other Notes:
- Ban Bian Lian has a diuretic effect so careful when prescribing it
with Lasix, Bumex, Demadex, etc...
- Symptoms of overdose include mania, muscle contractions, and excitation
- Ban Bian Lian is also used in oncology to treat tumours and masses.
Contraindications:
- (cc: edema due to deficiency)
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