Strobilanthes
flaccidifolius, S. cusia, S. japonica
板藍根Bǎn lán gēnSoft
leaved cone flower, Southern woad rootFamily: Acanthaceae
Bǎn lán gēn also decribes Isatis
tinctoria which has similar properties of reducing fevers. FLAVOR: Bitter FUNCTIONS
1. Clears fevers and detoxifies.[1] INDICATIONS
1. Epidemic mumps, sore throat.[1]
2. Erysipelas, fever caused rashes.[1] PREPARATIONS:
Decoction. Roots and leaves 15-30 g.[1] HABITAT:
Found growing wild in hilly areas. DESCRIPTION: Perennial shrub like herb 1 m in height. Stem; erect, bluntly
angled. Leaves; opposite, ovate long-oval, apexes acute, bases narrowed, margins
serrated. Blooms; in summer, light-purple terminal and axillary flowers appearing
to form sparse spike inflorescences. Fruit; a capsule References
[1] Barefoot Doctor's Manual- 1977 Prepared by the Revolutionary Health Committee
of Hunan Province. Original Chinese manual- Victor W. Sidel. Originally published
by Dr Joseph Quin and the Fogarty International centre, Bethdesda (1974). Madrona
Publishers Seattle Washington ISBN 0-914842-52-8. Images
1. igarden.com.au
2. [1]
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Strobilanthes
flaccidifolius, S. cusia, S. japonica
板 藍
根 Bǎn lán gēn Soft
leaved cone flower, Southern woad root
Family: Acanthaceae
FLAVOR: Bitter