Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower)
Latin Name: Flos Inulae
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Actions: regulates water circulation, redirects lung Qi downward, reduces phlegm, stops vomiting
Medical Indications: asthma, bronchitis, cough, wheezing, phlegm and fluid accumulation in lungs, nausea, vomiting, belching, and hiccups caused by rebellious stomach Qi
Contraindications: not to be used in cases with dry cough due to Yin deficiency, not to be used in cases with loose stools due to spleen deficiency
Dosage: 3 to 12 grams