Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower)

Xuan Fu Hua acts to resolve phlegm, promote water metabolism, conduct qi downward and stop vomiting.

Chinese Herb

Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower); Inula Japonica Thunb.; Inula Britannica L.; Flos Inulae

Xuan Fu Hua is a yellowish flower belonging in the category of Phlegm-Resolving herbs, along side of Gua Lou Pi/Ren/Shi and Nan Xing. Used for cold phlegm accumulations, Xuan Fu Hua has a warming and dispersing quality.

Properties

Bitter, acrid, salty, slightly warm

Channels Entered

Lung, Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine