旱蓮草 · Han Lian Cao
Tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Nourishes liver-kidney yin, cools blood, and stops bleeding.
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| Latin Name | Ecliptae Herba |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 旱蓮草 · Han Lian Cao |
| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
| Botanical Origin | The dried aerial part of Eclipta prostrata L. (Asteraceae). |
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Sour; Cold |
| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
Han Lian Cao (Eclipta) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Guangdong.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Sour; Cold
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Identification & Quality Standard
Ecliptae Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried aerial part of Eclipta prostrata L. (Asteraceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Guangdong.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is tender, green to purplish, and blackens readily when crushed.
Stems cylindrical, reddish-purple; leaves opposite, lanceolate, with appressed hairs; crushed leaves blacken; weak odor.
Sweet, Sour; ColdLiverKidney
Nourishes liver-kidney yin, cools blood, and stops bleeding. Apply to dizziness, premature greying, and bleeding from yin deficiency with heat.
In the Chinese materia medica, Han Lian Cao is classified among the Tonifying herbs. It appears in 1 classical formulas in our library.
Formulas containing Han Lian Cao are traditionally used for:
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Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
