Chinese Lobelia
半边莲Lobelia chinensis Lour.
MedicinalDetoxifyingDiureticSwelling-reducingSnake bite
Family: Campanulaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, bland, slightly cold
Also known as: Half-side Flower, Fine Rice Grass, Quick Antidote, Snake Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Cools blood and detoxifies, promotes urination and reduces swelling
Indications:
- Snake/insect bites
- Liver cirrhosis ascites
- Nephritis edema
- Mastitis
- Carbuncles
- Wild mushroom poisoning
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 30-60g, or extract juice. External: crush and apply.
Venomous snake bite
Chinese lobelia 30g, decoct. Also crush fresh with salt and apply around wound
Liver cirrhosis ascites
Lobelia 30g, plantain & cirsium root 15g each, decoct
Wild mushroom poisoning
Lobelia 60g, crush to extract juice, take with boiled water
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, bland, slightly cold
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 30-60g, or extract juice. External: crush and apply.
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