Shi Shang Bai (Selaginella), Herba Selaginellae Doederleinii

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Herb 22 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Shi Shang Bai (Herba Selaginellae Doederleinii)

Channels:

LIV

Properties:

Sweet, Spicy, Neutral, Bitter, Cold

Latin:

Herba Selaginellae Doederleinii

Tone Marks:

shí shàng băi

Translation:

Stone Top Fir

Actions

Clears Heat and Reduces Toxicity
Used for treating fever, Lung heat cough, sore throat, and ulcers.
Drains Damp-Heat
For cancer or cirrhosis of the Liver, ascites, Damp-Heat jaundice, and Damp-Heat in the urinary bladder.

Contraindications and Cautions

Possible side effects may include discomfort, reduction of appetite, and hair loss.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

15-30 grams. Up to 60 grams for cancer or cirrhosis of the liver.

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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