Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Kuan Dong Hua
English Name: Coltsfoot Flower

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Redirects qi downward and stops coughing - cough and wheezing from many different etiologies, most often used for different types of cold.
  • Frying in honey enhances moistening function of the lungs - good for dry cough.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 1.5-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

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