芫花
- ENG
- Lilac Daphne Flower Bud
- LATIN
- Genkwa Flos
| Medicinal Group | Drastic (purgative) water-expelling medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried flower bud of Daphne genkwa Sieb. et Zucc. (Fam. Thymelaeaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter, pungent; warm; toxic |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Spleen, Kidney |
| Actions | To cause drastic purgation and expel the retained fluid, and remove the toxic substance from the interior of the body and eliminate fungi |
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Part used
Flower
Indications
Anasarca, hydrothorax or ascites with dyspnea, constipation and oliguria; external use for scabies, tinea and frostbite
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy. Incompatible with Radix Glycyrrhizae
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
