Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Long Yan Hua - 龍眼花 - Flos Longanae

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Flos Longanae
Common English:	Longan Flower

Category

Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Bland Sour Astringent	Cold	Liver Kidney	6-15g

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
*Astringes Jing* and restrains vaginal discharge**	Spermatorrhea and vaginal discharge

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

INCOMPATIBILITIES

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Hb. Bidentis Xian Feng Cao Hb. Elephantopus Scaber Ding Shu Xiu	Flos Celosiae Ji Guan Hua Poria Fu Ling Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao	Rx. Gentianae Long Dan Cao Hb. Dianthi Qu Mai Hb. Polygoni Avicularis Bian Xu Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen
Kidney dysfunction with proteinuria	White vaginal discharge	Foul smelling yellow vaginal discharge
Hb. Pogonantheri Criniti Bi Zi Cao
Diabetes mellitus

Notes

It comes from the same plant as Arillus Longan Long Yan Rou.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.