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Mei Gui Hua (Young Flower of Chinese Rose (Bud))

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Warm Mei Gui Hua (Flos Rosae Rugosae)
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Flos Rosae Rugosae
Chinese:
玫瑰花
Tone Marks:
méi guī huā

Actions

  • Moves Qi and Relieves Constraint
    Treats stifling sensation in chest, belching, poor appetite and pain and distension in the flanks and epigastrium.
  • Harmonizes Blood and Disperses Stagnation
    Treats irregular menses, menstrual pain due to blood stasis, and premenstrual breast tenderness,

Contraindications and Cautions

  • None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

  • This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

  • None Noted

Dosage

  • 1.5-6 grams in decoction (Bensky)

Notes

  • Mei Gui Hua is commonly viewed as one of the best and most effective Qi herbs and also one of the most docile.

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Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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