Individual Herbs Notebook

Ye Ju Hua

Pharmaceutical: Flos Chrysanthemi Indici

Other names: Wild Chrysanthemum Flower

Category: Herbs that Clear Heat



Properties: Bitter, pungent, slightly cold

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver, Lung and Heart


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Drains Fire and resolves toxicity
    Fire toxicity with sore, swollen throat
    Furuncles, carbuncles and sores (Chuang Yung)
    Liver-Wind Fire causing red eyes
    As an external wash for itching

Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.


Notable Constituents:
Appears in 8 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
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