Bearded Scutellaria
Bearded Scutellaria is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Disease.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxins, invigorates the Blood and reduces swellings; Treats various types of cancer and hepatitis; Promotes urination and reduces edema. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Disease
- Nature
- Cool / (Cold) / (Neutral)
- Flavor
- Acrid, Slightly Bitter, (Bitter)
- Channels
- Liver, Lung, Stomach, (Large Intestine), (Kidney), (Heart)
Source reference: American Dragon · Ban Zhi Lian