Yue Ji Hua
月季花 yuè jì huā, "moon season flower"

Category: Invigorate the Blood  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Sweet  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-6g.
Cautions
Cautions:
Because long-term consumption can lead to diarrhea, use with caution in those with Spleen and Stomach deficiency. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians
Meridians:
Liver  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of closed, unfragmented, purplish red flower buds with a fresh, aromatic fragrance.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
"Extension of the Materia Medica" by Zhang Zhong-Jing, c1,100's  Browse
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:
Rosaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Flos et Fructus Rosae Chinensis
Botanical:
Japanese: gekkika
Korean: wolgyehwa
Common: partially-opened flower of Chinese tea rose
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse