Chinese Lobelia Herb
Herba Lobeliae Chinensis, Lobeliae Chinensis Herba
Ban Bian Lian

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; calm

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cause diuresis, and to remove toxic heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, edema and enlarged abdomen, edema in face and foot, swollen welling abscess and clove sores, snake or insect bites.