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Edgeworthia, Lu Luo Hua 绿萝花

Nepalese Paperbush
Lu Luo Hua (TCM)
Picture
Edgeworthia gardneri
Curtis, W., Botanical Magazine (1800-1948)

Picture
Edgeworthia gardneri flower bud
(Photo by Kenraiz) (Wikimedia)

Botanical name:
Edgeworthia gardneri, E. chrysantha

Parts used:
Flower bud

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, moist. Sweet

Classification:


Uses:
1. Nourish Yin, Benefits Liver and Kidneys:

-Hypoglycemia, Diabetes
-Hypertension, High Cholesterol
-Bone Fractures, Rheumatalgia
-Benefits Immunity
-Anti-tumor

2. Benefits Eyesight:
-improves Eyesight; weak and failing eyesight
-removes visual obstruction, used for Nebula
-tearing of the eyes


Dose:
Decoction: 3–6 grams

Substitutes:
1. Used as a substitute/adulterant for Buddleja flower (Mi Meng Hua). The latter is regarded as stronger.

Comment:
1. It is classed as one of the "Eighteen Treasures" of Qinghai Province in China.
2. It has proven Anti-Diabetic effects
3. The bark has been used to make paper.

Main Combinations:
1. Diabetes:
i. Edgeworthia, Sibiraea angustata, Saffron
ii. Edgeworthia, Hui Dou Ba

Major Formulas:


Cautions:
None noted

Main Preparations used:

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