Flos Inulae
April 7, 2009 by Jack
Name: Flos Inulae
Resource: The capitulum of Inula japonica Thunb.,family Compositae.
Characteristic: Inflorescence semi-spherical,about l cm in diameter;with 5 verticils of involucre at the lower part and covered by white hairs.Flowers yellow,ray flowers liguliform in 1-2 layers,central flowers tubular and numerous.Achene oblong,numerous,covered with reddish or greyish white coronules.Salty in taste,warm in nature,slightly toxic,and attributive to lung and stomach channels.
Pharmacodynamics: 1.Eliminate phlegm,promote diuresis and open the inhibited lung-energy:For phlegm-retention or phlegm-dampness syndrome with productive cough and difficulty in expectoration,or chronic phlegmsyndrome with cough,thick expectoration,chest upset and dyspnea,or dyspneic cough of wind-cold type,especially those with dysuria;also for ascites. 2.Decend the adverse rising of stomach-energy and relieve vomiting and eructation:For phlegm-dampness syndrome with vomiting and belching,usually used together with Haematitum and Rhizoma Pinelliae.In addition,single use of its decoction is applicable to acute lumber sprain.
Pharmacological: 1.Its alcoholic extract is a diuretic in experimental rabbits. 2.The decoction inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and pneumococcus in vitro.
Usage: Decoction:3-9g.
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