hedyotis diffusa

Hedyotis diffusa is a small flowering herb native to East Asia and widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is known as Bai Hua She She Cao (白花蛇舌草). Traditionally employed for its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, it has been used to treat infections, abscesses, inflammations, and various cancers. Modern research highlights its pharmacological activities including anticancer effects—particularly against digestive system cancers (such as colon and liver cancer), lung cancer, and cervical cancer—by inducing apoptosis in tumor cells and inhibiting metastasis. The plant contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, polysaccharides, and terpenoids that contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial activities. Hedyotis diffusa is typically administered orally in the form of decoctions or extracts[1][4][5][6].

Other names

Oldenlandia diffusaBai Hua She She Cao白花蛇舌草