Chuanxinlian
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Chuanxinlian

Andrographis paniculata

wholedried

Botanical Source

System Profiles

Nature (Temperature)Neutral
Flavor
CategoryTonify Qi
PinyinChuanxinlian

History

First appeared in Handbook of Commonly used Traditional Chinese Herbs by Guangzhou People's Liberation Army Medical Brigade.

Traditional Usage

Chuanxinlian is a bitter herb that is cold in nature. It affects the lung, stomach, large intestine and small intestine meridians, clearing heat and toxins and helping to dissipate dampness. It is useful for treating cases of diarrhoea and dysentry due to damp-heat.