Single Herb Glossary
Bái Huā Shé Shé Cǎo 白花蛇舌草
| Pharmaceutical name | Hedyotidis Diffusae, Herba “white-patterned snake’s tongue herb” |
| Category | Clear Heat, Resolve Toxicity |
| Key Properties | Cools heat Resolves toxicity Drains dampness, promotes urine |
| Properties | Bitter Sweet Cold |
| Tropism | LV, ST, LI/SI |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clear Heat, Strongly Resolve Fire Toxin, Reduce Abscess (Cancer, Tumour, Toxic Accumulation) 2) Clear Heat, Resolve Dampness, Promote urination (Jaundice, snakebite) |
| Dosages | 15-30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution during pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Hentriacontane, stigmasterol, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, β-sitosterol, β-sitosterol-D-glucoside, flavonoids |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: mild inhibitory effect against S. aureus and Bacillus dysenteriae • Antineoplastic: reports on effect against cancer cells not consistent; preliminary reports indicate that it inhibits multiplication of cancer cells, though its clinical effectiveness has yet to be confirmed • Antivenom: injection decreases mortality in mice bitten by poisonous snakes |
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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.