Damp-Resolving Herbs
Hou Po Hua (Flower of Official Magnolia)
Name
Hou Po Hua (Flower of Official Magnolia)
The Effect of Hou Po Hua
Property
Pungent, slightly bitter, warm; spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Regulate qi and resolve dampness.
Indications
Poor appetite, distention and fullness in chest.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~5 g.
Cautions
It is contraindicated for inadequate body fluid due to yin-deficiency.
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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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