Rhododendron molle, Nao Yang Hua Rhododendron molle, Nao Yang Hua 闹羊花 Chinese Azalea, Yellow Azalea flower Nao Yang Hua, Yang Zhi Zhu Hua (TCM) Rhododendron molleHoutte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 19 (1845) Rhododendron chrysanthumWoodville, W., Hooker, W.J., Spratt, G., Medical Botany, 3th edition, vol. 2 (1832) Botanical name: Rhododendron molle (syn. R. sinensis, Azalea molle)The related European R. chrysanthum (syn. R. aureum, R. officinale) appears to have been used similarly Parts used: FlowerThe leaf of the European R. chrysanthum is used Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent. Very Toxic Constituents: Alkaloids: scopolamine, hyoscamine and atropine Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Eases Pain: (TCM, West)-Rheumatism, Rheumatic Arthralgia-Paralysis, Hemiplegia-chronic Eczema, Neurodermatitis-Rhinitis, Sinusitis (Mongolian Medicine)-‘severe pain in the skin due to attack of pathogenic Wind’. (Shen Nong Ben Cao)2. Settles Wind, Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:-Tachycardia, Palpitation-Wind Stroke (Apoplexy) (old TCM)-Hypertension-Trauma, Bruising3. Kills Worms-Ringworm, Scabies4. Externally:-Tooth caries, tooth caries-fresh herb is beaten and applied topically to relieve Migraine headache-Trauma, fry in wine and apply Dose: It is only used in small doses in compounds with other drugs.In pills or powders: 300–600mgInfused in Wine: 600–1500mgTopically, a strong decoction can be used as a wash, or the fresh flower can…

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