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: