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Saururus, San Bai Cao 三白草

Chinese Lizardtail
San Bai Cao (TCM)
Regel, E.A. von, Gartenflora (1852-1938)

Botanical name:
Saururus chinensis (syn. Saururus loureiroi)

Parts used:
Whole Herb, or Rhizome

Temperature & Taste:
Cool. Sweet

Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:
-Boil, Abscesses, Toxic Sores (internally and topically)
-Rashes; Fungal skin infections (Barefoot Doctors Manual)
-Malarial Fever
-Cancer (including Breast and Prostate)

2. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Edema, including that associated with Nephritis
-Inflammation of the urinary organs, Strangury
-Gravel and Stones
-Jaundice
-Leukorrhea

3. Clears Wind and Damp, Eases Pain:
-Rheumatoid Arthritis


DOSE:
Decoction: 15–30 grams
Fresh herb can be beaten and applied topically.

Main Combinations:

Major Formulas:


Cautions:
None noted

Main Preparations used:

Research:
1. Antibacterial
2. Hepato-protective
3. Anti-hypertensive
4. Anti-cancer (against Breast and Prostate cell lines)