Pot Marigold: A Versatile Herb for Traditional Chinese Medicine

January 19, 2024

Nv Lou Cai, also known as Pot Marigold, is the whole plant of the Caryophyllaceae plant Nv Lou Cai. It is a perennial biennial herb that is distributed in most parts of China and is commonly found in hillside grasslands.


Nv Lou Cai

【Alias】

Guan Guan Hua, Dui Ye Cao, Dui Ye Cai ("Guizhou Herbal Medicine").

【Prescriptions for treating diseases with Nv Lou Cai】

1. Treatment for irregular menstruation (late period)

Guan Guan Hua 5g, Xiao Xue Teng 3g. Decocted in wine and taken warm, twice a day. ("Guizhou Herbal Medicine")

2. Treatment for insufficient lactation in postpartum women

Nv Lou Cai 5g, Huang Qi 5g, Dang Gui 3g. Decocted in water and taken. ("Ningxia Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual")

3. Treatment for edema caused by weak constitution

Nv Lou Cai 5g, Bai Zhu 5g, Fu Ling Pi 5g. Decocted in water and taken. ("Ningxia Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual")

4. Treatment for abscess and swelling

Guan Guan Hua and Niu Mao Zhan, appropriate amount. Crush and apply to the affected area. ("Guizhou Herbal Medicine")

【Usage and Dosage of Nv Lou Cai】

Usual usage: Internal use, decoction, 9-15g, can be used up to 30g in high doses; or powdered. External use as appropriate, crushed fresh product for application.

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