Flower of Chinese Elder
Caulis et Folium Sambuci Chinensis
Lu Ying

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; sour; warm

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to promote diuresis and relieve edema. for edema, beriberi, especially for cirrhotic ascites and nephritic edema, also for infectious hepatitis. 2. to promote blood circulation and remove stasis. for sprain, contusion, fracture, postoperative pain (oral or external use) , also for lochioeehea. 3. to clear heat and toxic material. for sorethroat, skin infection, dysentery, cough and dyspnea due to lung-heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. to promote diuresis and relieve edema. for edema, beriberi, especially for cirrhotic ascites and nephritic edema, also for infectious hepatitis. 2. to promote blood circulation and remove stasis. for sprain, contusion, fracture, postoperative pain (ora