Yue Ji Hua (Chinese Tea Rose Flower (Partially Opened))

Herb 32 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Yue Ji Hua (Flos Et Fructus Rosae Chinensis)

Channels:
LIV

Properties:
Sweet, Warm

Latin Name:
Flos Et Fructus Rosae Chinensis

Yue Ji Hua means "Moon Season Flower"

Actions

Invigorates Blood and Qi, Regulates Menses
For scanty menses, amenorrhea, and chest and abdominal pain and distension.
Reduces Swellings, Reduces Toxicity
For neck swelling and scrofula

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use during pregnancy
Use caution with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with diarrhea

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

3-6 grams

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

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.