Wu Hua Tang 五花湯 - Five Flowers Decoction
Five Flowers Decoction
| Generally used for | Intestinal parasites or skin rashes |
| Actions | Clears damp-heat; Relieves toxicity; Cools blood |
| TCM Dx | Blood Heat and Damp Heat |
Wu Hua Tang Ingredients
| Jin Yin Hua |
Honeysuckle flower |
40% |
|
Mu Jin Hua NOT AVAILABLE |
Hibiscus flower |
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| Substitute Mi Meng Hua | Buddleia flower | 20 |
| Ji Guan Hua |
Celosia flower |
20 |
| Xin Ye Hua |
Magnoliae flower |
10 |
| Ge Gen Hua |
Kudzu flower |
10 |
Safety and Side Effects of Wu Hua Tang
For the best outcome and to minimize any chance of side effects, you are urged to start a TeleVisit or E-mail Consultation when using this formula. Without training in the use of these medicinal herbs, self-diagnosis and self-prescribing are not recommended.
How to Dose and Administer Wu Hua Tang
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-quarts of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: Not available at this time.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.