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Loropetali Flos

Chinese witch hazel flower

檵花 〔檵花〕 jì huā

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Loropetalum chinense (R. Br.) Oliv.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly sweet and astringent; balanced.

Channel entry: Lung, spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Clears summerheat, relieves cough, and stanches bleeding. Treats cough; expectoration of blood; seminal emission; vexation and thirst; nosebleed; blood dysentery; diarrhea; flooding and spotting.

Dosage and method: 6–9g.

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