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Alternate Chinese names: 羊踯躅 yáng zhí zhuó; 踯躅花 zhí zhuó huā

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Rhododendron molle (Bl.) G. Don*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Wind-damp–dispelling agents / Wind-cold-damp–dispelling agents

Properties: Acrid; warm; toxic.

Channel entry: Liver channel.

Actions and indications:

• Dispels wind and dampness: Wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì).
• Disperses stasis and relieves pain: injury from knocks and falls.

Dosage and 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.

Warnings: Contraindicated in pregnancy or in weak patients. Do not take for extended periods.

Quality: Yellowish gray flowers with no extraneous matter are best.

Production area: Mainly produced in Jiāngsū, Zhèjiāng, ānhuī, and Húnán.

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