Properties (characteristics):
Flower: sweet, sour, cold.
Roots: bitter, cool.
Channels (meridians) entered:
Liver, pericardium.
Actions & Indications:
Flower: for Irregular menstruation, Amenorrhea, tumors of the uterus, Ovarian Cyst, Endometriosis, Hyperplasia of Mammary Glands, chronic inflammation of the pelvic area, postpartum breast swelling, rubella, erysipelas, itchy skin, Brandy Nose, Acne.
Roots: for rheumatoid arthritis, injuries from impact, broken bones, dislocations, acute infection of the digestive tract.
Chemical ingredients:
apigenin, β-sitosterol
Dosage:
5 ~ 9 g
Cautions:
Use with care during pregnancy.