Ban Zhi Lian (Barbat Skullcap, Scutellaria)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-10 14:28.
Chinese Name: 
Ban Zhi Lian
English Name: 
Barbat Skullcap, Scutellaria
Functions and Usage: 
  • Clears heat, relieves toxicity, invigorates blood, reduces swelling - furuncles, sores, abscesses.
  • Recently used for cancers and chronic hepatitis.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 16-60g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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