Wiseman’s Chinese Medical Database

wàn nián qīng huā / 万年青花 / 萬年青花 / rohdea flower;

Latin pharmacognostic name: Rohdeae Flos

Alternate English names: Japanese rohdea flower

Alternate Chinese names:

Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Heat-clearing agents / Heat-clearing toxin-resolving agents

Properties: Bitter, slightly sweet; cold; slightly toxic.

Channel entry: lung channel.

Indications:

• Clears heat and resolves toxin: Diphtheria; painful swollen throat; sore toxin; snake venom.
• Strengthens the heart and disinhibits urine: weak heart with water swelling.
• Cools the blood and staunches bleeding: expectoration of blood; vomiting of blood; flooding and spotting.

  Dosage & Method:

  Oral: 3–8g (30g of fresh product). Topical: Appropriate amount.

  Warning:

  Contraindicated in pregnancy. In general, use with care since it may produce adverse reactions including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, oppression in the chest, dizziness; cold limbs.