Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower)

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.

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

Properties

Bitter, acrid, salty, slightly warm

Channels Entered

Lung, Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine