Ye+Ju+Hua+(Wild+Chrysanthemum+Flower)

=Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum Flower, Flos Chrysanthemi Indici) [“Wild Chrysanthemum”]= Category: Clear Heat and Relieve Toxins Nature: slightly cold Flavors: bitter, acrid Channels: LU, LR

Functions: **Clear heat and clean toxin**

Indications: 1. Carbuncles, boils due to toxic heat 2. **Swollen & painful throat, red, swollen and painful eyes** due to heat & toxin

Pharmacological Effects: -Cardiovascular - increased blood perfusion to the coronary artery, lowered heart rate, decreased oxygen consumption by the cardiac muscle, increased blood perfusion to other parts of the body, including the ears and the kidneys. Has shown positive effectiveness in treatment of cardiac ischemia or angina in dogs -Antiplatelet - inhibition of platelet aggregation (2.3x stronger then inhibition by Dan Shen) -Antihypertensive - No inhibition of the respiratory system, proposed mechanisms include inhibition of adrenalin or dilation of the blood vessels -Antibiotic - Both antibacterial and antiviral functions against micro-organisms such as //Bacillus dysenteriae//, leptospira, influenza virus, herpes virus, and dermatophytes. Water decoction stronger than alcohol decoction in this regard.

Dosage: 10-18g Cautions: N/A

Formulas Featuring Ye Ju Hua
//Deputy Herb// Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin