Yuan Hua (Chu), 100g

Genkwa Flower is a downward draining herb (Laxative): Harsh expellant cathartics

English Name: Genkwa Flower, Flos Genkwa, Lilac Daphne Flower Bud (vinegar-processed)
Unit Size: 100 Grams
Potency: 5:1
Taste: Bitter, Acrid
Properties: Warm, Toxic
Channels Entered: Kidney, Large Intestine, Lung, (Spleen)
Actions: Drains water downward, drives out thin mucus and promotes urination; Resolves Phlegm and stops cough; Kills parasites (topical)
Materia Medica: Downward Draining
Contraindications: This toxic substance should only be used for ascites or other Excess-type disorders and taken only for a short time. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Use caution with weak patients.