Ban+Zhi+Lian+(Barbat+Skullcap)

=Ban Zhi Lian (Barbat Skullcap) [“Half-Branch Lotus”]= Category: Clear Heat and Relieve Toxins Nature: cool Flavors: acrid, slightly bitter Channels entered: LU, LR, LI, ST

Functions: clears heat and cleans toxin; **promotes urination to relieve edema**, removes dampness, relieves blood stasis. Indications: 1. Snake bite, swollen and painful furuncle due to heat and toxin. For furuncles, sores, abscesses and trauma. Promotes movement and disperses while healing. 2. Recently used to treat many types of **cancer** included lung, liver and stomach cancers. Also used for **enlargement of the LR or SP** 3. **Edema due to ascites** (swelling of abdomen) caused by damp heat or cirrhosis of the liver

Dosage: 9-30g Contra: **use with caution during pregnancy**