Half lotus and half lotus are not the same, although the name is similar, but not the same kind of medicinal herbs, they are different in the source, flavor, efficacy, indications and so on. 1. Different sources: half lotus belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae; half lotus belongs to the family Labiatae. 2. Different medicinal flavor: half lotus taste sweet, light, cold; half lotus taste pungent, bitter, cold. 3. Differences in efficacy: half a lotus clearing heat and detoxification (clearing the body of heat and toxins), diuretic swelling; half a lotus clearing heat and detoxification, resolving blood stasis and diuresis. 4. Indications are different: half lotus can be used to solve snake venom and heat poisoning, but also can treat jaundice, edema, etc.; half lotus can be used to treat sore throat, scrofula phlegm nucleus (subcutaneous swelling such as nucleus of the lump), bleeding, ascites and so on. Sempervirens should be used with caution in pregnant women. If you have the need to use these two herbs, you should go to the hospital, by the physician after a clear diagnosis, under the guidance of the physician or pharmacist. Do not use the medicine on your own, so as not to cause damage to your health.