Spreading Hedyotis Herb / Bai Hua She She Cao (8oz)

白花蛇舌草（8 oz/包） 别名：蛇舌草、蛇舌癀、蛇针草。为一年生披散草本，高15-50厘米，根细长，有分枝，白花，茎略带方形或扁圆柱形，光滑无毛，从基部发出多分枝，花期在春季。分布于云南、广东、广西、福建、浙江、江苏、安徽等地区。 性味：味甘、淡、微苦，性微寒；归肝、肺、脾、大肠经。 功效特点：主要功效为清热解毒、消痛散结、利尿除湿，特别适用于各种类型的炎症。 古籍记载：《广西中药志》记载：“治小儿疳积，毒蛇咬伤，癌肿。外治白疱疮、蛇癞疮。” 常规用量：内服：煎汤15-30克，大剂量可达60克；或捣汁外用，敷于患处。 注意事项：孕妇慎用。 Spreading Hedyotis Herb/Bai Hua She She Cao (8oz/bag) Aliases: Snake tongue herb, Snake inflammation herb, Snake needle herb. It is an annual spreading herb, 15–50 cm tall, with slender, branched roots and white flowers. The stems are slightly square or cylindrical, smooth and hairless, and branch profusely from the base. It flowers in spring. It is distributed across Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, and other regions in China. Properties and Flavor: Sweet, bland, slightly bitter; slightly cold in nature. Enters the liver, lung, spleen, and large intestine meridians. Efficacy: Primarily used to clear heat and detoxify, relieve pain and dissolve masses, promote urination, and eliminate dampness—especially effective for various types of inflammation. Classical Records: Guangxi Materia Medica notes: “Treats pediatric malnutrition, venomous snake bites, and cancerous swellings. Externally used for white pustules and snake-type sores.” Typical Dosage: For internal use, decoct 15–30g; for high doses, up to 60g. Can also be crushed and applied externally as a poultice. Caution: Use with caution during pregnancy.