Rhododendron anthopogon, Dwa Li Rhododendron anthopogon, Dwa lis, དྭ་ལིསSavoury Rhododendron Dwa Li (Flower), Ba Lu (Leaf) (Tibetan)Xiao Ye Pi Pa, Lie Xiang Du Juan (TCM) Rhododendron setosumThe rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya, Hooker, 1851 Rhododendron anthopogon subsp. hypenanthumPhoto by Ulf Eliasson (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Rhododendron spp.Two varieties are used in Tibetan Medicine for Dwa Li: Dwa li dkar po (‘White’): R. anthopogon, R. laudandum, R. anthopogonoides, R. cephalanthum; R. hypenanthum (Nepal) Dwa li nag po (‘Red’): R. setosum; R. lepidotum and R. nivale (Nepal) Other species are listed as sources including  R. primuliflorum.Rhododendron adamsii and R. myrtifolium is used in Buryat region of Russia.Rhododendron dahuricum is used similarly. Parts used: Flowers, or Leaf and Flower Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter Classifications: Q. Stop Cough and Wheezing Uses: 1. Stops Cough, Clears Phlegm: -Cough; acute and chronic Bronchitis from Cold Phlegm-Bronchial Asthma-Hoarseness-regarded as strengthening the Lungs2. Warms the Kidneys, Promotes Urine:-edema with general swelling, fluid retention associated with Phlegm (flower)-stiffness and contracture of the limbs-Coldness of the Kidneys and lower back (Tibet)-pain of the limbs or waist (Nepal)-increases strength, promotes longevity-ethanol extract has demonstrated stimulant properties-also for Dysmenorrhea and Uterine pain (TCM)3. Warms the Stomach:-increases digestive heat, Indigestion, Poor appetite (leaf)-Stomach…

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