Inula japonica, Xuan Fu Hua Inula japonica, Xuan Fu Hua 旋覆花 Xuan Fu Hua (TCM) Inula britannicaBarrellier, J., Plantae per Galliam, Hispaniam et Italiam observatae (?) Inula britannica(Photo by Repina Tatyana) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Inula spp. I. japonica I. britannica (Ou Ya Xuan Fu Hua) I. hupehensis (Hu Bei Xuan Fu Hua), used in Hubei province I. helianthus-aquatica (Shui Chao Yang Xuan Fu Hua), used in Yunnan and Guizhou province. Parts used: FlowerThe whole above-ground herb has similar uses, but is not as strong. Temperature & Taste: Slightly Warm, Dry. Bitter, Pungent, Salty Classification: P. Clears Cold Phlegm Uses: 1. Clears Phlegm, Resolves Fluid, Stops Cough:-Cough, Bronchitis, Wheezing and Asthma from Cold Phlegm or Phlegm-Damp and Fluid obstructing the Lungs-Cough from Cold and Flu-mostly for Cold-Phlegm but with suitable herbs it can be used for Hot-Phlegm-also for Phlegm associated with Food Stagnation2. Guides Qi Down, Stops Vomiting:-Nausea, Vomiting-Hiccough, Belching-Hypochondriac pain3. Clears Phlegm, Settles the Heart:-Palpitations with Anxiety from Phlegm obstructing the Heart (Traditional use) Dose: 1. Because of its fine filaments, the flower is best put in a cloth bag to decoct, or else strained through a sieve or cloth before drinking.Decoction: 3–9 grams; the whole herb may be used…

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