Hou Po Hua

Hou Po Hua

Name

Hou Po Hua (Flower of Official Magnolia)

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, warm; spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Regulate qi and resolve dampness.

Indications

Poor appetite, distention and fullness in chest.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~5 g.

Cations

It is contraindicated for inadequate body fluid due to yin-deficiency.