Wiseman’s Chinese Medical Database

fó shǒu huā / 佛手花 / 佛手花 / Buddha's hand flower;

Latin pharmacognostic name: Sarcodactylis Flos

Alternate English names: fingered citron flower

Alternate Chinese names: 佛柑花 fó gān huā

Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Qì-rectifying agents

Properties: Similar in properties and action to 佛手 but milder in effect, and more commonly used for cough and panting.

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Indications:

Dosage & Method:

Oral: Decoct (3–6g).

Quality:

Large undamaged flowers with a strong fragrance are best.

Product Area:

Guǎngdōng, Guǎngxī, Fújiàn, Yúnnán, Sìchuān, Zhèjiāng, ānhuī.