Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Jun Xia Zhu Shui 峻下逐水
Name	Yuan Hua 芫花 Genkwa flower
Grown	South China.
Source	The dried flower of Daphne genkwa Sieb. et Zucc.
Ingredients	?-Sitosterol, Yuenkanin, Genkwadaphnin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Lung, spleen, kidney
Function	Drains water, drives out congested fluids, kills parasites and heals skin lesions.
Clinic Usage	For phlegm retention and accumulation, wheezing, coughing, edema, rib cage pain, a sensation of distention and fullness in heart and abdomen, carbuncles, nodules, ringworm and other skin lesions.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of weak patients.
Dosage	1.5~3g. To intake in powder with vinegar, 0.6~0.9g per dosage, once a day.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid dampness.