Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Da Li Ju (大理菊): Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Da Li Hua (Dahliae Tuber)
Sources
The drug is the root tuber of Dahlia pinnata Cav. (Family Compositae), originally growing in Mexico, cultivated all over China.
The Effect of 大理菊
Property
Pungent,sweet, neutral; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, dissipate blood stasis and alleviate pain.
Indications
Dental caries and toothache, traumatic injury, sores and boils, mumps.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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