Chinese Lobelia (BanBianLian)
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Sweet,Bland,Slightly Cold;
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Heart,Lung,Small Intestine,(Liver ),(Kidney)
【ACTIONS】
Promotes urination and reduces edema;
Clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces toxicity (internally and topically)
【Indications/Syndromes】
Edema, especially floating edema;Ascites;End-stage schistosomiasis
Snakebites and wasp and bee stings (internally and topically) This is the herb of choice;Blood Heat;Toxic Fire such as tonsillitis
【Cautions& Contraindications】
This herb can cause loose stools and anorexia when decocted.
Contraindicated for those with edema due to Deficiency/with Blood Deficiency.
Contraindicated during pregnancy.