Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower)
Latin Name: Flos Daphnes Genkwa
Properties: bitter, acrid, warm, toxic
Actions: drains downward, expels congested fluids, kills parasites
Medical Indications: edema, ascites, ringworm, fungal infections
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used together with Gan Cao
Dosage: 1.5 to 3 grams