Bai Hua She She Cao 

"White patterned snake''s tongue herb"

Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

 

 

Channels: LIV, ST, LI

Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Cold

Common: Oldenlandia or Heydyotis

Latin: Herba Hedyotidis Diffusae

 

Actions;

  • Clears heat, dries dampness, and strongly neutralizes fire toxins: for intestinal abscesses, cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, esophagus or stomach, reduces jaundice, treats acute appendicitis, or toxic sores and ulcerations. Also used for snakebites.
  • Promotes urination: for hot and painful urinary tract infections.

Contraindications:

  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Dosage:

  • 15-60g. Part used = entire plant.