03.28.09

Herba Selaginellae Doederleinii (Shi Shang Bai) – Promotes Blood Circulation and Removes Blood Stasis

Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs at 7:04 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao

Scientific name:
Selaginela doederleinii Hieron.

Family:
Selaginellaceae

Parts used:
Herb

Actions:
Inhibits sarcoma 180, cervix carcinoma 14 in mice, and L 16 cells isolated from human liver cancer
Promotes the adrenocortical function in mice
Promotes metabolism and reticuloendothelial function

TCM effects:
Clears away heat
Promotes blood circulation
Removes blood stasis
Removes dampness
Stops bleeding

Uses:
Abdominal mass
Cholecystitis
Chorionic epithelioma
Cirrhosis
Cough
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Epistaxis/Nosebleeds
Jaundice
Hemafecia
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Hepatitis
Leucorrhagia
Lung cancer
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Silicosis
Sore throat
Tumor of digestive tract

Dosages:
Decoction 15-30g.

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