Serrate Rabdosia Equivalent Plant: Isodon Lophanthoides
Isodon Serra
Xi Huang Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, disinhibit damp and abate jaundice, dissipate stasis and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Damp-heat jaundice, cholecystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, swelling of sores, painful wound from knocks and falls.