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Wikstroemiae Canescentis Flos

Gray wikstroemia [flower]

荛花 〔蕘花〕 yáo huā

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Wikstroemia canescens Meissn.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and acrid; cold; toxic.

Channel entry: Stomach and intestines channels.*

Actions and indications: Drains water rheum and breaks accumulation. Treats lodged rheum; cough and counterflow qì ascent; water swelling; concretions, conglomerations, strings and aggregations (xián pǐ).

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