Hedyotis, Bái Huā Shé Shé Cǎo, 白花蛇舌草, Herba Hedyotis

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

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Health Benefits
For: Cancer • Lung cancer • Esophagus cancer • Stomach cancer • Colon cancer • Intestinal abscess • Snake bites • Abscesses • Jaundice • Urinary tract infection • Appendicitis • Hepatitis
Attributes: Antibiotic • Anticancer • Antivenom
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Constituents: 
Hentriacontane • Stigmasterol • Ursolic acid • Oleanolic acid • β-sitosterol

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Other Names: Oldenlandia diffusa
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Pharmacopeias: Guangxi Zhong Yao Zhi
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Hedyotis diffusa is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Hedyotis diffusa USDA Zones:  

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Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins 
English: Hedyotis    Pinyin:  Bai Hua She She Cao      Pharmaceutical: Herba Hedyotis  
Organs: Liver • Large Intestine • Small intestine • Stomach      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Slightly Bitter • Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Toxic heat • Intestinal abscess • Cancer • Dampness • Toxins 
Actions:  Drain dampness • Clear heat • Resolve toxins • Reduce abscess
Indications: Abscess • Cancer • Dampness • Heat toxin •Lin Zheng • Shi-re Lin • Damp heat jaundice
Contraindications: 
Typical Dosage: 15g to 30g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves       Notable for: Cancer • Intestinal abscess
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Bai Hua She She Cao

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Be cautions with all medicine.

 

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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