Flower Bud of Lilac Daphne, Lilac Daphne Flower Bud
Genkwa Flos, Flos Genkwa
Yuan Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; warm; toxic

Part(s) used

Bud

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to transform water and stop cough; 2. to resolve phlegm and stop cough; 3. to kill worms

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, ascites, hydrothorax, cough with profuse phlegm, chronic bronchitis, malaria, scalp infection, infection of skin, tinea capitis, neurodermatitis, induce abortion, toothache.