Bai Hua She She Cao - Heydyotis, Oldenlandia
TCM Materia Medica
Bai Hua She She Cao TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "bai hua she she cao" which in english is 
"heydyotis, oldenlandia", is categorized within the "herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the large intestine, liver and stomach channels and exhibits bitter (ku), cold (han) and sweet (gan) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 15-60g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Clears heat, strongly relieve fire toxicity, reduces abscess - for intestinal abscess, toxic sores, ulcerations, swellings, snakebite (internal and external application).
- Clears heat and resolves dampness by promoting urination - lin syndrome, jaundice.
Bai Hua She She Cao may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: ulcers
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, bai hua she she cao is generally included in the following 1 formula:
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As noted above, bai hua she she cao is within the herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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