#REDIRECT Other Names : Herba Lobeliae Chinensis, Chinese Lobelia, 半遍莲<br>See also : [[Lobelia]]==Special Precautions of Ban Bian Lian==* This herb can cause loose stools and anorexia when decocted.*Contraindicated for those with edema due to Deficiency.* Concurrent use with diuretics such as chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furmoside (Lasix), bumetinide (Bumex) and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and/or electrolytes.==Benefits and uses of Ban Bian Lian are==* Promotes urination and reduces edema** Edema, especially floating edema**Ascites**End-stage schistosomiasis* Clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces toxicity (internally and topically)** Snakebites and wasp and bee stings (internally and topically) This is the herb of choice**Blood Heat**Toxic Fire such as tonsillitis==Used in Patent Medicine==* [[Ching Wan Hung]]
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