TCM Materia Medica
The TCM herb "jin yin hua" which in english is "honeysuckle flower, lonicera", is categorized within the "herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the large intestine, lung and stomach channels and exhibits cold (han) and sweet (gan) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Jin Yin Hua may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: headache, sore throat and/or urinary disorders (lin disease)
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, jin yin hua is generally included in the following 7 formulas:
As noted above, jin yin hua is within the herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... toxins for the purpose of this categorization means fevers and other adverse effects of infectious diseases where patients are clinically …)".
Yin Yang House Name, Logos, Graphics and All Content
© 2000-2022 Chad J. Dupuis
No Unauthorized Duplication or Distribution of Content.
Our Policies - Privacy, Etc. :: Contact Us
Website Design and Management by cd.