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Rabdosiae Striati Herba
Stream-side rabdosia
溪黄草 〔溪黃草〕 xī huáng cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Isodon striatus (Benth.) Kudo [= Plectranthus striatus Benth.] rabdosia
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet and bitter*; cool*.
Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits dampness; cools the blood and disperses stasis. Treats acute hepatitis; acute cholecystitis; enteritis; dysentery; urine stoppage; bruises and swellings from injury from knocks and falls.
Production area: Central and southern China.
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