The herb Haini Dou Ban Lv, also known as Pepper Green in English, is mainly derived from the whole plant of the pepper plant in the Piperaceae family. It can be harvested all year round and is mainly distributed in Yunnan and other regions. It has the effects of dispersing stasis and stopping bleeding. It is used to treat gastric bleeding, nosebleeds, tumors, and other conditions.
【Basic Information of Haini Dou Ban Lv】
Alternative Names: Gou Gu Tou, San Xue Dan.
Medicinal Parts Used: The whole plant of Haini Dou Ban Lv.
Distribution: Mainly found in Yunnan and other regions.
Harvesting: Can be harvested all year round. Wash and dry.
【Plant Morphology of Haini Dou Ban Lv】
Plant Morphology: Haini Dou Ban Lv is a semi-fleshy herbaceous plant, reaching a height of 5-17 centimeters. The stem is upright and cylindrical. The leaves are arranged in a whorl of three, with wide elliptical-round shapes, entire margins, and no stipules.
The spike-like inflorescences are terminal or opposite to the leaves, with very small bisexual flowers and bracts. There are 2 stamens and 1-celled ovaries with 1 ovule. The berries are very small and do not split. It grows in grassy slopes.
【Functions and Indications of Haini Dou Ban Lv】
Taste and Meridian Tropism: Sweet and cool. Enters the lung and stomach meridians.
Functions of Haini Dou Ban Lv: Dispels stasis and stops bleeding. It is used to treat gastric bleeding, nosebleeds, tumors, etc.
Dosage and Administration: Internally, decoct 1-2 qian (3-6 grams).
