Scutellaria barbata, Bai Zhi Lian Scutellaria barbata, Ban Zhi Lian 半枝莲 Barbat SkullcapBan Zhi Lian (TCM) Scutellaria barbata(Photo by 阿橋) (Wikimedia) Dried Herb of Scutellaria Ban Zhi Lian (Adam, 2023) Botanical name: Scutellaria barbata (syn. S. rivularis) Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Pungent, slightly Bitter Classification: B. Clear Heat and Toxin Uses: 1. Clears Heat and Toxins, Resolves Swellings:-Sores, Boils, Abscesses, Furuncles (topically and internally)-Cold, Flu, Fever from Wind-Heat and Toxin-Snake Bite (topically and internally)2. Clears Toxin, Resolves Masses:-Hepatitis-recently used for various types of Cancer3. Clears Damp-Heat, Promotes Urine:-Edema from Damp-Heat-Jaundice-Ascites related to Cirrhosis4. Moves the Blood, Stops Bleeding:-Trauma, Bruising-Vomiting Blood, painful Bloody and dribbling urine Dose: Decoction: 15–30 grams (30–60 grams of the fresh herb).Fresh herb is beaten to a paste for topically application. Comment: This, along with Hedyotis Bai Hua She She Cao have become commonly used anti-cancer medicines in modern China. They are often combined for various Cancers. Substitute: 1. Andrographis Chuan Xin Lian is similar in effect and can be used in place (not for Cancer). Andrographis is stronger to clear Heat, but Scutellaria Ban Zhi Lian is better to remove stagnation, clear masses and is specifically used for Cancer. Main Combinations: In…

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