Ampelopsis, Bai Lian 白蔹 Japanese AmelopsisBai Lian (TCM) Ampelopsis japonicaRegel, E.A. von, Gartenflora (1867) Ampelopsis japonica(Photo by Nova) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Ampelopsis japonica (syn. Paullinia japonica)A number of other species of Ampelopsis are recognised in TCM. All clear Heat and Resist Poison, however, their indications are slightly different. Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Slightly Cool, dry. Bitter, Pungent Classification: B. Clears Heat and Poison Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison, Resolves Swellings: -Abscesses, Carbuncles, Boils, Phlegmon, Toxic Sores (can be used as a solo herb for this purpose, internally and topically)-Scrofula, Lymphatic Swellings, Tuberculosis of the Lymph glands-Burns, Scalds-Hemorrhoids, Ulcerations, Fistulas-Dysentery with Blood-red, sore and swollen eyes, Pink eye-Malarial disorders with Fever (Shen Nong Ben Cao)-Infantile Convulsions, Epilepsy (Shen Nong Ben Cao)-also Trauma with pain, redness and swelling Dose: Decoction: 5–10 gramsPowder: 2–5 gramsWashes, powder, paste or plaster for external use. Main Combinations: ‘Often used with Bletilla Bai Ji‘ (Su Song)1. Abscesses, Carbuncles and Toxic Sores:i. Powder Ampelopsis and Small Red Bean (Chi Xiao Dou), mix with egg white and apply.ii. Ampelopsis with Forsythia Lian Qiaoiii. Ampelopsis with Lonicera Jin Yin Hua, Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying)iv. Ampelopsis with Sophora Ku Shen, Arisaema Tian Nan Xing, Gleditsia Zao Jia applied…

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