Common Elsholtzia
Herba Elsholtziae Ciliatae
Ban Bian Su

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To effuse sweat and resolve summerheat, transform damp and disinhibit urine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Summer common cold, summerheat stroke, diarrhea, inhibited urination, edema, eczema, welling abscess.