Bai Hua She She Cao (Oldenlandia Diffusa, Hedyotis Diffusa)

Posted by Kevin | Chinese Herbs | Monday 30 April 2007 11:31 am
Bai Hua She She Cao (Oldenlandia Diffusa, Hedyotis Diffusa)

Latin Name: Herba Hedyotidis Diffusae

Properties: bitter, sweet, cold

Actions: clears heat, dries dampness, neutralizes fire toxins, promotes urination, enhances immune system

Medical Indications
: stomach cancer, cancer or the gastrointestinal tract and esophagus, acute appendicitis, jaundice, toxic sores and ulcerations, bronchitis, tonsillitis, hemorrhoids, snakebites, acne, toxic sores, ulcerations, hot and painful urinary tract infections

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy

Caution: it is advised to start with a small amount of 10 grams and gradually increase to 30-60 grams

Dosage: 30 to 60 grams

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