Rose (Meiguihua)
Rosa rugosa Thunb. (Family: Rosaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Flos Rosae rugosae
Common Name: Rose.
Botanical Name: Rosa rugosa Thunb. (Family: Rosaceae)
Source of Earliest Record: Shiwu Bencao.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The flowers or flower buds are gathered between April and
June, then baked before using.
Properties & Taste: Sweet, slightly
bitter and warm.
Meridians: Liver and spleen.
Functions: 1. To regulate qi and reduce
stagnation; 2. To remove blood stagnation
Indications & Combinations:
1. Qi stagnation in the liver and stomach
manifested as costal pain, epigastric distension and stomach pain. Rose
(Meiguihua) is used with Finger citron (Foshou), Curcuma root (Yujin) and Cyperus
tuber (Xiangfu).
2. Blood stasis and pain caused by external
injuries. Rose (Meiguihua) is used with Chinese angelica root (Danggui),
Corydalis tuber (Yanhusuo) and Red peony (Chishao).
3. Qi stagnation in the liver and blood
manifested as irregular menstruation and distension and pain in the breasts
before the menstruation period. Rose (Meiguihua) is used with Chinese
angelica root (Danggui), Chuanxiong rhizome (Chuanxiong), White peony root
(Baishao) and Bugleweed (Zelan).
Dosage: 3-6 g, decocted in water for an oral dose.
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