Lobelia chinensis, Ban Bian Lian Lobelia chinensis, Ban Bian Lian 半边莲 Ban Bian Lian (TCM) Lobelia chinensisEdwards, S.T., Botanical Register (1815-1828) Botanical name: Lobelia chinensis (syn. L. radicans)L. pyramidalis and L. sessilifolia are also used. Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Slightly Sweet Classification: C. Clear Damp, Promote Urine Constituents: Alkaloids: lobeline, lobelanine, lobelanidine, isolobelanidine Uses: 1. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:-Edema, Anasarca, Ascites-Edema from Cirrhosis, end-stage Schistosomiasis-Jaundice2. Clears Heat, Resolves Toxin:-Sore Throat, Tonsillitis-Fever-Toxic Sores, Abscesses, Boils, Carbuncles, Tooth Abscess-Toxic Swellings, Tumors and Cancers-Eczema, Shingles-Diarrhea, Dysentery, Enteritis, Gastric Ulcers-Syphilis-Venomous Bites; special for Snake Bite; also Bee, Wasp and Scorpion bite (internally & topically)-also used for Traumatic Injury3. Stops Cough and Wheezing:-Cough, Wheezing, Asthma-Respiratory stimulant effect Dose: Decoction: 3–9 grams, up to 15 grams (up to 30 grams for Cancer has been used)Topically, it may be used in the form of the fresh crushed herb, or in oils, ointments and washes. Main Combinations: 1. Edema:i. Lobelia chinensis with Polyporus Zhu Ling, Alisma Ze Xieii. Lobelia chinensis with Alisma Ze Xie, Corn Silk (Yu Mi Xu)2. Edema from end-stage Schistosomiasis, Lobelia chinensis with Vervain (Ma Bian Cao)3. Hot, painful, dribbling urine, Lobelia chinensis with Pyrrosia Shi Wei4. Venomous Snake Bite, Lobelia…

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