Indian Skullcap
Herba Scutellaraiae Indicae
Han Xin Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb with root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, quicken blood and relieve pain, stanch bleeding and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swollen welling abscess and toxin of clove, pulmonary welling abscess, intestinal welling abscess, scrofula, poisonous snake bite, lung heat cough asthma, toothache, throat impediment, sore pharynx, pain in sinews and bones, blood ejection, hemoptysis, hematochezia, knocks and falls, bleeding due to external injury, itchy skin.