Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Isodon

Common Name

Xi Huang Cao

Plant Figure

Description

Isodon serra also known as Xihuangcao, is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant that is well known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. This herb is mainly used to treat acute icteric hepatitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, enteritis, sphagitis, and gynecopathy.