Ji Guan Hua
雞冠花 Jī Guān Huā, "chicken crown flower"

Category: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Sweet , Astringent  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
6-15g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated for irregular uterine bleeding from blood stasis or the early stages of dysenteric disorder with exterior signs.
Meridians
Meridians:
Liver , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
Powder dissolved in wine can be used as a stand-alone herb for incessant menstruation
Quality
Quality:
Consists of large inflorescences, with a fresh, yellowish white color.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Family:
Amaranthaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Celosiae cristatae Flos
Botanical: Celosia cristata L.
Japanese: keikanka
Korean: kyegwanhwa
Common: coxcomb flower
 
Temperature:  Cool  Browse