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Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower)

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Herb 6 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:

KI, LI, LU

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Toxic

Latin:

Flos Daphnis Genkwae

Chinese:

芫花

Tone Marks:

yuán hu

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Chinese Herb Actions

Accumulation of fluid in chest and abdomen
Congested fluids in flanks

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

This herb is considered toxic.
(while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water
Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water

This herb is incompatible with:

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

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