☯ TCM Properties
Stops cough and asthma; Cleans the Blood, Subdues Rising Liver Yang, brightens the eyes and clears the brain
Traditional Chinese Uses
Qian Ri Hong is the flower (or whole plant) of Gomphrena globosa, globe amaranth, a sweet, neutral herb entering the Lung and Liver channels. In its Lung aspect it stops cough and calms wheezing, being a folk remedy for chronic cough, whooping cough, bronchitis and asthma, where it helps resolve Phlegm and clear the airways. In its Liver aspect it clears Liver Heat, subdues rising Liver Yang and brightens the eyes, used for headache, dizziness, red painful eyes and heat-type dysentery, and it resolves toxicity for sores and boils.
It is usually prepared as a light decoction or floral infusion (about 3–9 g of the flower). Some sources caution its use in certain asthmatic patients, so it should be applied according to pattern.
Western Herbalism Properties
Botanical Description
Qian Ri Hong is Gomphrena globosa L. (Amaranthaceae), globe amaranth or 'thousand-day red,' an erect, branching annual herb 20-60 cm tall, native to Central and South America and now widely naturalized and cultivated as an ornamental across southern China. Stems are slender, hairy, and often reddish at the nodes; the opposite, oblong-elliptic to obovate leaves are 3-10 cm long, entire, and pubescent. At each branch tip stands a single globose to ovoid inflorescence 1.5-3 cm across, composed of densely packed papery bracts in vivid magenta, purple, pink, or white, each subtending a small inconspicuous true flower; the bracts retain their color long after drying, hence the Chinese name. The dried flower heads are used in folk Chinese medicine for chronic cough, asthma, whooping cough, sore eyes, headache, and dysentery, and are commonly brewed as a tisane. The species shows mild bronchodilatory and antitussive activity in pharmacological studies.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-15g | Daily | — | — | — |
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
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