Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Zhi Ke Ping Chuan 止咳平喘
Name	Yang Jin Hua 洋金花 Datura flower
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried flower of Datura metel L.
Ingredients	Hyosine, Hyoscyamine
Pharma Effect	Has sedative properties, prevents shock, and has an inhibiting effect on parasympathetic nerves.
Properties	Acrid, warm, toxic
Channels	Heart, spleen, lung
Function	Alleviates coughing, calms wheezing, alleviates pain and has sedative properties.
Clinic Usage	For coughing with or without sputum, painful chill in heart and abdomen, arthritis, traumatic injuries, epilepsy and convulsions.
Cautions	This herb is highly toxic. The dosage should be controlled carefully. Use with care during pregnancy, and in cases of glaucoma, hypertension, and heart disease.
Dosage	0.3~0.6g. Use proper amount for external application.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.