Xuan Fu Hua
| Xuan Fu Hua in TCM:Explore the properties of Xuan Fu Hua according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: inula flowers
Pharmacuetical Name: Flos Inulae
Properties: bitter, acrid, salty, slightly warm
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, ST, SP
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, disperses cold, resolves phlegm
Actions / Indications:
- Descends LU Qi; Dissolves Phlegm (phlegm accumulates
and qi rebels upward, copious sputum, wheezing; either cold or heat
when combined with other herbs)
- Redirects ST Qi; Stops Vomit (vomiting due to cold
from SP and ST def., MJ damp disorders with vomit, hiccups, can also
be used for vomit due to ST heat, nausea and vomiting caused by phlegm
accumulation and stomach deficiency)
- (cc: yin deficiency with cough)
Special Notes:
- According to one Dr Ding Guan-Di for right sided hypochondriac pain
you should combine Xuan Fu Hua and Xiang
Fu. For left sided hypochondriac pain Chuan
Lian Zi and Yan Hu Suo are better.
- Dai Zhe Shi is often paired with Xuan
Fu Hua to treat rebellious qi.
Disclaimer: In accordance with our terms of service, by using this web site you agree that none of the information found on this web site constitutes medical advice. You should always consult your doctor before trying any particular food or herbal remedy to treat disease.
Folk remedies presented on this site are designed to address specifc TCM diagnoses, and are not one-size-fits-all. If you would like to learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it relates to Chinese Nutrition, you can book in a free call with a licensed professional. There is no obligation to purchase.
[CLICK HERE for your free INITIAL CONSULTATION] |