Herbal Hedyotidis (Bai Hua She She Cao)

Alias:
White Flower Snake Tongue Herb, Snake Tongue Grass, White Snake Root, Hedyotis diffusa, Ground Lotus

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• White Flower Snake Tongue Herb has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling the blood, reducing swelling, and promoting diuresis and detoxification.
• It is commonly used to treat various conditions caused by heat-toxicity, such as abscesses, sore throat, skin eczema, and more.
• White Flower Snake Tongue Herb has a protective effect on the liver, helping to clear liver fire and promote liver detoxification.
• It has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, and can inhibit common bacterial and viral infections.
• For conditions like edema and urinary retention caused by damp-heat, White Flower Snake Tongue Herb has notable diuretic effects, helping to eliminate excess water from the body.
• It benefits the digestive system by clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving symptoms like loss of appetite and constipation caused by heat-toxicity.
• Modern studies show that White Flower Snake Tongue Herb also has anti-tumor effects, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
• It also helps regulate the immune system and enhances the body's natural resistance to diseases.