Rhododendron dauricum, Dahurian Rhododendron, Man Shan Hong Rhododendron dauricum, Man Shan Hong 满山红 Indian Azalea, Dahurian Rhododendron Man Shan Hong (TCM) Rhododendron dauricumThe botanist’s repository, vol. 1 (1797-1798) Botanical name: Rhododendron dauricum (TCM) Parts used: Leaf, collected Summer or Autumn Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter Classifications: Q. Stop Cough and Wheezing Uses: 1. Stops Cough, Clears Cold-Phlegm:-Cough; acute and chronic Bronchitis-Bronchial Asthma Dose: Begin with lower doses and increase as needed.R. dauricum: 50–100mg of the powder, three times dailyThe essential oil of R. dauricum is used for acute and chronic Bronchitis in doses of 50–100mg (Chinese Pharmacopoeia) Main Combinations: 1. Bronchitis:i. combine with Licorice and Almondii. with Barberry root-bark and Cloves in decoction (this has been found clinically useful) Cautions: 1. Avoid overdose.2. Not used during Pregnancy3. Use cautiously in the elderly, who are more prone to side effects. Toxicity: 1. Large doses have been associated with sudden drop in Blood pressure, lowered Heart Rate and arrhythmias. Main Preparations used: 1. Tincture of Rhododendron dahuricum leaf:Rhododendron dahuricum leaf (60 grams), White Spirit (Vodka etc.) (500 mls.). Infuse 7 days, strain. Dose: 15–20 mls. three times daily in chronic Bronchitis.2. Syrup of Rhododendron dahuricum leaf:  Rhododendron dahuricum leaf (200…

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