Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum Flower)

Herb 26 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Channels:
LU, LIV

Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Latin Name:
Flos Chrysanthemi Indici

Actions

Eliminates Heat and Toxins
For scrofula, furuncles, sores, deep rooted boils, eczema and pruritus.
Relieves Hypertension
For Liver heat and Wind-Fire causing red eyes.

Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

6-12 grams. Can use externally as a wash or poultice.
Part used: flower.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Five Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.