Edgeworthia, Lu Luo Hua 绿萝花 Nepalese PaperbushLu Luo Hua (TCM) Edgeworthia gardneriCurtis, W., Botanical Magazine (1800-1948) Edgeworthia gardneri flower bud(Photo by Kenraiz) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Edgeworthia gardneri, E. chrysantha Parts used: Flower bud Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist. Sweet Classification: Uses: 1. Nourish Yin, Benefits Liver and Kidneys:-Hypoglycemia, Diabetes-Hypertension, High Cholesterol-Bone Fractures, Rheumatalgia-Benefits Immunity-Anti-tumor2. Benefits Eyesight:-improves Eyesight; weak and failing eyesight-removes visual obstruction, used for Nebula-tearing of the eyes Dose: Decoction: 3–6 grams Substitutes: 1. Used as a substitute/adulterant for Buddleja flower (Mi Meng Hua). The latter is regarded as stronger. Comment: 1. It is classed as one of the “Eighteen Treasures” of Qinghai Province in China.2. It has proven Anti-Diabetic effects3. The bark has been used to make paper. Main Combinations: 1. Diabetes:i. Edgeworthia, Sibiraea angustata, Saffronii. Edgeworthia, Hui Dou Ba Major Formulas: Cautions: None noted Main Preparations used:

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