Spreading Hedyotis
白花蛇舌草Malay: Lidah Ular Putih
Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb.
MedicinalAnti-cancerHeat-clearingDetoxifyingDiuretic
Family: Rubiaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, bland, cool
Also known as: Snake Tongue Grass, Snake Commander
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, invigorates blood, promotes urination, anti-cancer
Indications:
- Malignant tumors
- Appendicitis
- Hepatitis
- Urinary infection
- Acute nephritis
- Tonsillitis
- Pharyngitis
- Bruises
- Heat-toxin sores
- Snake bites
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 30-60g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
Various cancers
Hedyotis 60g, scutellaria 30g, decoct
Acne
Hedyotis 30g, ophiopogon, rehmannia & scrophularia 15g each, decoct
Acute hepatitis
Hedyotis 30g, prunella 15g, licorice 6g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, bland, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 30-60g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
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