Inula Flower
Flos Inulae, Inulae Flos
Xuan Fu Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; salty; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Inflorescence

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve cough, eliminate phlegm, promote diuresis, and arrest vomiting.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. its alcoholic extract is a diuretic in experimental rabbits.2. the decoction inhibits the growth staphylococcus aureus and pneumococcus in vitro.