Ju Hua - Chrysanthemum Flower
TCM Materia Medica
Ju Hua TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "ju hua" which in english is "chrysanthemum flower", is categorized within the "herbs that release the exterior wind heat" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the liver and lung channels and exhibits bitter (ku), 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:
- Dosage: 4.5-15g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Disperses wind, clears heat (bitter, cold) - headache, fever.
- Clears liver and the eyes (sweet, cold) - wind-heat in the liver channel manifesting with red, painful, dry eyes or excessive tearing, or yin deficiency of the kidneys and liver with floaters, blurry vision, or dizziness.
Ju Hua has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
- Avoid in qi deficiency with poor appetite/diarrhea.
Our clinical staff have made the following notes, regarding ju hua:
- Research has shown antibiotic effects and benefits for hypertension.
- Common herbs used together with Ju Hua to make everyday teas are:
- With Gou Qi Zi for eye strains.
- With Sang Ye for wind-heat.
- With Pang Da Hai to soothe the throat and promote regular bowel movements.
- With Shan Zha, Jue Ming Zi for hypertension and high cholesterol.
- Jin Yin Hua to resolve toxicity.
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, ju hua is generally included in the following 5 formulas:
ViewBao Ji Wan (Protect and Relieve Pills)
Cramping and/or painful distension of the abdomen. Foul smelling belching or gas with diarrhea due to heat in the intestine. May alleviate some hangover symptoms. Also useful to treat food poisoni…
ViewGan Mao Ling (Miraculous Cold Pills)
Common cold and flu patterns, particularly at the early stages. Can be used in lieu of actual bacterial or viral infection as long as flu or cold like symptoms are manifest.
ViewHuang Lian Shang Qing Wan (Coptis Clearance Pill)
Dispels wind heat, clear toxic heat - generally used short-term for inflammatory conditions of the face, mouth, head - sore throat, conjunctivitis, acne, swollen gums. Can be a supportive formula fo…
ViewJiang Dan Gu Chun Wan (Contribute To Youthfulness Pills)
For high cholesterol, generally focuses on strengthening metabolism, transforming dampness, tonifying spleen qi, and mildly moving blood stasis in Chinese Medicine terms.
ViewQi Ju Di Huang Wan (Lycii Chrysanthemum Teapills)
Yin deficiency symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, night sweats, hot flashes, heat in the soles and dryness. Blurry vision, possibly with dry eyes.
As noted above, ju hua is within the herbs that release the exterior wind heat functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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