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Rose Bud 玫瑰花

Méi Guī Huā · Rosa rugosa (Flos)

Regulate Qi 理气
Nature
Warm 温
Flavour
Sweet, slightly bitter 甘、微苦
Channels
Liver, Spleen 肝·脾
Part used
Flower bud
Species
Rosa rugosa Thunb.
Origin
Shandong, Gansu, Jiangsu

Traditional actions

Moves and soothes constrained Liver qi, harmonises the blood, disperses stagnation, calms the mood.

Traditionally used for

Stress-related chest/rib tightness, irritability, PMS/menstrual discomfort from qi stagnation.

How it is prepared

Recipes using Rose Bud

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