Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower)

Herb 7 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Channels:

LIV, LU

Properties:

Sweet, Bitter, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii

Chinese:

菊花

Tone Marks:

jú huā

Chinese Herb Actions

• Releases Wind and Heat
  For Wind-Heat syndromes with fever, headache, and red, painful, dry eyes.
• Clears Heat in the Liver Channel
  Used for Wind-Heat affecting the eyes, or Yin Deficiency of the Liver and kidneys causing blurry vision, dizziness, and spots in front of the eyes.
• Stops Wind
  Used to calm the Liver and relieve symptoms of ascending Liver yang.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Caution in patients with qi Deficiency, diarrhea, and poor appetite.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 4.5-15 grams.
• Part used: flower head.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat