Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/bai-lian/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/bai-lian/">Bencao Index</a> bai lian 白敛 Radix Ampelopsis Ampelopsis byakuren baekryeom Clear Heat Resolve Toxicity Stomach Heart Liver

Drains Fire, resolves toxicity, eliminates Damp, dissipates lumps and reduces swelling

Sores and abscesses from Fire toxicity (Chuang Yang), including the early stage before pus forms; may be used on its own Carbuncles and swellings caused by Heat and toxins

Relieves pain, heals wounds and generates flesh

Wounds, especially ulcers that fail to heal Burns and scalds, and red or broken skin, applied externally