{"product_id":"ban-bian-lian-granules-100g","title":"Ban Bian Lian Granules, 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Lobelia (Ban Bian Lian) Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema; Clears Heat; Cools the Blood and Reduces Toxicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"27285\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBan Bian Lian, known in pharmaceutical Latin as \u003cem\u003eHerba Lobeliae Chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, is the whole herb of Chinese Lobelia and is classified among the Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics). Entering the Heart, Lung, and Small Intestine channels, this slightly cold herb is valued for its ability to promote urination, reduce edema, and clear Heat and toxicity both internally and topically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTCM Herb Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBan Bian Lian promotes urination and reduces edema, making it applicable for floating edema, ascites, and end-stage schistosomiasis. It also clears Heat, cools the Blood, and reduces toxicity both internally and topically. It is the herb of choice for snakebites and wasp and bee stings, and can be used alone both internally and topically for insect or snake bites. Additional indications include Blood Heat and Toxic Fire conditions such as tonsillitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This herb can cause loose stools when decocted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Ban Bian Lian and Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae (Bai Hua She She Cao) facilitate the removal of pathogenic water, reduce edema, clear Heat, and resolve toxicity. Ban Bian Lian is a stronger diuretic while Bai Hua She She Cao is stronger at cooling and removing Damp-Heat and is preferred in the treatment of painful urinary dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb\/Drug Interactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concurrent use with diuretics such as chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and\/or electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Lobelia, Lobeliae chinensis Herbal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 gram bottle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5:1 extract granules\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet; Bland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Cold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels Entered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart, Lung, Small Intestine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema; Clears Heat; Cools the Blood and Reduces Toxicity (internally and topically)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edema from pathogenic water accumulation; Toxic Fire; Blood Heat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Symptomology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edema, especially floating edema; ascites; end-stage schistosomiasis; snakebites and wasp and bee stings; Blood Heat; Toxic Fire such as tonsillitis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMateria Medica:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drain Dampness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e This herb can cause loose stools when decocted. Contraindicated for those with edema due to Deficiency. Contraindicated for those with Blood Deficiency. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Herb\/Drug Interactions: Concurrent use with diuretics such as chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and\/or electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBan Bian Lian - Lobelia chinensis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure of the East Single Herb Extract Granules","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461428625564,"sku":"BL520","price":19.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/2407\/0044\/files\/100309-0_20Ban_20Bian_20Lian-01.png?v=1787529555","url":"https:\/\/primenaturalfoods.ca\/products\/ban-bian-lian-granules-100g","provider":"Prime Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}