Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2008-06-13 08:49.
Chinese Name:
Yuan HuaEnglish Name:
Genkwa FlowerFunctions and Usage:
- Drains water downward, drives out congested fluid - cathartic and diuretic - fluids in the chest and abdomen.
- Kills parasites - topically for ringworm.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 1.5-3g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Incompatible with Gan Cao.
- Avoid during Pregnancy.
- Toxic - may cause tremors and difficulty breathing.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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