Huafengxian: The Healing Power of a Chinese Medicinal Herb

December 22, 2023

Huafengxian, Chinese medicine name. It belongs to the Malvaceae family and is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Alcea. It can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. It can be harvested all year round and is mainly used to treat heat-clearing and detoxifying, blood-activating and stasis-dissipating. Huafengxian grows in damp areas or near water and fields. It is distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Yunnan and other places.
 

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 【The effects and functions of Huafengxian】

  Taste: Slightly bitter and pungent, neutral in nature.

  Functions: Clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis, reducing swelling and draining pus.

  【The usage and contraindications of Huafengxian】

  Pregnant women should be cautious when taking Huafengxian.

  【Prescriptions using Huafengxian】

  ①Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis: Fresh Huafengxian herb, 1-2 liang. Stew with lean pork or pork bones and take orally.

  ②Treatment of snakehead finger sores, boils and abscesses: Crush fresh Huafengxian herb and apply it to the affected area.

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