[概述]半支莲又名牙刷草,为唇形科植物。半支莲[Scutellaria barbatu Don(S·rivularis wall)]以全草入药,有清热解毒、活血祛瘀、消肿止痛、抗癌功能。用于肿瘤、肝炎、肝硬化、腹水、疮疥肿痛、毒蛇咬伤、跌打损伤等症。[生长发育习性]多年生草本,生于山坡或阴湿处,分布于我国南部、西南部及中部各省。对气候土壤条件要求不严,但喜欢温暖湿润的环境。半支莲在上海地区清明出苗,5月下旬开花,6月种子成熟。夏季枯黄,秋季又重新萌发,继续开花结果。冬季遇 [Overview] Half-branch lotus, also known as toothbrush grass, Labiatae plants. Scutellaria barbatu Don (S. rivularis wall)] to the whole plant medicine, detoxification, blood stasis, swelling and pain, anti-cancer function. For cancer, hepatitis, cirrhosis, ascites, sore boils and pain, snake bites, traumatic injury embolism. [Growth and development habits] Perennial herbs, was born in the hillside or damp place, located in southern China, southwest and central provinces. On the requirements of the climate and soil conditions lax, but like warm and humid environment. Siberian lotus in the Qingming emergence in Shanghai, flowering in late May, June seeds mature. Summer yellow, germination again in autumn, continue to bear fruit. Winter case