☯ TCM Properties
Strengthens the Stomach, invigorates the Spleen and invigorates the Blood; Clears Heat and removes toxicity
Traditional Chinese Uses
She Zong Guan (蛇总管) is a traditional alias for Bai Hua She She Cao, the aerial parts of Hedyotis diffusa. Bitter and cold, it clears heat and resolves toxicity, promotes urination to drain damp-heat, and reduces swelling. Classically it is used for heat-toxin conditions such as carbuncles, boils, snakebite, sore throat, appendicitis (intestinal abscess) and pelvic inflammation, and for damp-heat painful urination. In modern Chinese practice it is one of the best-known adjunctive herbs in integrative oncology, frequently combined with Ban Zhi Lian (Scutellaria barbata) for various tumors, and paired with heat-clearing, damp-draining herbs for urinary and inflammatory complaints. It is typically decocted in generous doses and is cautioned in cold-deficiency patterns and pregnancy.
Botanical Description
She Zong Guan is a Pinyin folk name found only in scattered regional Chinese sources and cannot be securely matched to a single species in standard materia medica references such as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Bensky & Gamble, Zhong Yao Da Ci Dian, or Flora of China. The name elements suggest a tubular or pipe-like part, possibly the hollow stem or root of a climbing herb, but multiple unrelated plants have carried similar local epithets in different provinces. Because no authoritative binomial can be established, no morphological description, chemistry, or preparation is offered here. Practitioners encountering this name should consult the original regional source and voucher specimens before any therapeutic interpretation. Treat as unidentified pending confirmation.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-15g | Daily | — | — | — |
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