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Rhododendron molle, Nao Yang Hua 闹羊花
Chinese Azalea, Yellow Azalea flower
Nao Yang Hua (TCM)
Nao Yang Hua (TCM)
Rhododendron molle
Houtte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 19 (1845)
Houtte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 19 (1845)
R. chrysanthum
Woodville, W., Hooker, W.J., Spratt, G., Medical Botany, 3th edition, vol. 2 (1832)
Woodville, W., Hooker, W.J., Spratt, G., Medical Botany, 3th edition, vol. 2 (1832)
Botanical name:
Rhododendron molle (syn. R. sinensis, Azalea molle)
The related European R. chrysanthum (syn. R. aureum, R. officinale) has been used similarly
Parts used:
Flower
The leaf of the European R. chrysanthum is used
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent. Toxic
Rhododendron molle (syn. R. sinensis, Azalea molle)
The related European R. chrysanthum (syn. R. aureum, R. officinale) has been used similarly
Parts used:
Flower
The leaf of the European R. chrysanthum is used
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent. Toxic
Uses:
1. Clears Wind-Damp, Eases Pain: (TCM, West)
-Rheumatism, Rheumatic Arthralgia
-Paralysis, Hemiplegia
-chronic Eczema, Neurodermatitis
-Rhinitis, Sinusitis (Mongolian Medicine)
2. Settles Wind, Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:
-Tachycardia, Palpitation
-Wind Stroke (Apoplexy) (old TCM)
-Hypertension
-Trauma, Bruising
3. Kills Worms
-Ringworm, Scabies
4. Externally:
-Tooth caries, tooth caries
-fresh herb is beaten and applied topically to relieve Migraine headache
-Trauma, fry in wine and apply
DOSE:
600–1500mg, infused in Wine; 300–600mg taken in pills or powders
Topically, a strong decoction can be used as a wash, or the fresh flower can be beaten to a paste for application.
NOTE:
1. The primary function is for Rheumatic and joint pain for which the European variety has been also used. The other functions given are for the Chinese variety.
2. The fruit is also used, called Nao Yang Hua Zi. It has similar effects and is used for Wind-Damp arthritic pain, Trauma. It is also used for Cough and Asthma, and for swollen Abscesses. Other parts of the plant have been used including leaf, root and stem.
600–1500mg, infused in Wine; 300–600mg taken in pills or powders
Topically, a strong decoction can be used as a wash, or the fresh flower can be beaten to a paste for application.
NOTE:
1. The primary function is for Rheumatic and joint pain for which the European variety has been also used. The other functions given are for the Chinese variety.
2. The fruit is also used, called Nao Yang Hua Zi. It has similar effects and is used for Wind-Damp arthritic pain, Trauma. It is also used for Cough and Asthma, and for swollen Abscesses. Other parts of the plant have been used including leaf, root and stem.
Main Combinations:
1. Rhinitis, Sinusitis, with Chebula, Costus, Indian Spikenard (Mongolian Medicine)
2. For Wind-Damp, Wind-Phlegm, and to ease Pain, with Arisaema Tian Nan Xing. (Xu Chuan Xing Fang)
3. Rheumatic pain, the leaf of R. chrysanthum has been combined with Aconite in Europe. (Sobernheim, 1840)
4. Wind-Stroke with pain, with Scorpion Quan Xie (fried), Aconitum Wu Tuo (prepared), Earthworm (Di Long); make Honey pills. (as in Sheng Ji Zong Lu Zhi Zhu Wan)
5. Hemiplegia, with Rehmennia Sheng Di Huang, Vitex Man Jing Zi, White Dead Silkworm (Bai Jiang Can), Arisaema Tian Nan Xing, Aconitum Cao Wu (as in Ju Fang Fu Hu Dan)
6. Toothache, put in some gauze with a little Aconite root and apply to the area (don't swallow the juice)
Cautions:
1. Toxic in overdose. Avoid overdose or long-term use.
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Not used in marked debility
TOXICITY:
Toxicity manifests with anticholinergic effects. Confusion, central nervous system symptoms and peripheral anticholinergic toxicity occur with large doses.
ANTIDOTE:
Mung bean soup can be used as an antidote according to Chinese texts.
Main Preparations used:
1. Toxic in overdose. Avoid overdose or long-term use.
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Not used in marked debility
TOXICITY:
Toxicity manifests with anticholinergic effects. Confusion, central nervous system symptoms and peripheral anticholinergic toxicity occur with large doses.
ANTIDOTE:
Mung bean soup can be used as an antidote according to Chinese texts.
Main Preparations used: