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La Mei Hua

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NameLa Mei Hua (Japan Allspice Flower)The Effect of La Mei HuaPropertySweet, slightly bitter; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsRelieve summer-heat, promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid, relieve cough.IndicationsWhooping cough, choking sensation in chest, polydypsia due to heat dise

La Mei Hua
La Mei Hua — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

La Mei Hua

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Name

La Mei Hua (Japan Allspice Flower)

The Effect of La Mei Hua

Property

Sweet, slightly bitter; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Relieve summer-heat, promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid, relieve cough.

Indications

Whooping cough, choking sensation in chest, polydypsia due to heat disease, cough for oral use; burns and scalds for external application.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Soaked in oil for applying or ear drop application.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of excessiveness of dampness pathogen.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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