Ye Ju Hua

Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

 

 

Channels: LU, LIV

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Common: Wild Chrysanthemum Flower

Latin: Flos Chrysanthemi Indici

Actions:

  • Eliminates heat and toxins: for scrofula, furuncles, sores, deep rooted boils, eczema and pruritis.
  • Relieves hypertension: for liver heat and wind-fire causing red eyes.

Contraindications:

  • None noted.

Dosage:

  • 6-12g. Can use externally as a wash or poultice. Part used = flower.