Medicinals
nào yáng huā / 闹羊花 / 鬧羊花 / yellow azalea [flower]
Latin pharmacognostic name: Rhododendri Mollis Flos
Alternate English names:
Alternate Chinese names: 羊踯躅 yáng zhí zhuó; 踯躅花 zhí zhuó huā
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Wind-damp–dispelling agents / Wind-cold-damp–dispelling agents
Properties: Acrid; warm; toxic.
Channel entry: liver channel.
Indications:
- Dispels wind and dampness: Wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì).
- Disperses stasis and relieves pain: injury from knocks and falls.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: Decoct 0.3–0.6g, steep in wine, use in pills and powders. Topical: Apply ground to a powder, decoct as a wash, or apply the fresh product crushed.
Warning:
Contraindicated in pregnancy or in weak patients. Do not take for extended periods.
Quality:
Yellowish gray flowers with no extraneous matter are best.
Product Area:
Mainly produced in Jiāngsū, Zhèjiāng, ānhuī, and Húnán.
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