Scientific name:
Hedyotis diffusa Willd.
Family:
Rubiaceae
Parts used:
Herb
Actions:
Coumarins, triterpenes, polysaccharide, and beta-sitosterol (components): inhibit the growth of sarcoma 180 and cervix carcinoma 14 in vitro
Promotes white cell phagocytosis and humoral immunity
TCM effects:
Clears away dampness-heat
Clears away heat and toxic materials
For sthenia/excessive-heat syndrome in the surface section (Qi Fen) and heat-toxic syndromes
Promotes blood circulation, and removes blood stasis
Uses:
Acne
Edema appendicitis
Hepatitis
Jaundice
Leukorrhagia
Mumps
Seborrheic dermatitis
Snake bites
Sore throat
Stranguria
Various kinds of tumor
Dosages:
Decoction 15-60 g
