Trollius chinensis
Aliases：Hàn Dì Lián (Dry-land Lotus); Jīn Fú Róng (Golden Lotus); Jīn Gē Da (Golden Lump); Hàn Jīn Lián (Dry-land Gold Lotus).
Jīn Lián Huā is a Chinese medicinal herb. It is the flower of Trollius chinensis Bunge (Ranunculaceae) and its related species, including Trollius asiaticus L. var. laxus (or other varieties such as dwarf and short-petaled Trollius). Jīn Lián Huā is a medicinal and edible plant and has been developed into various Chinese patent medicines and health teas.
Efficacy & Actions
Clears heat, detoxifies, reduces swelling, and improves eyesight.
Indications
Used for colds with fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, swollen and painful gums, bleeding gums, red and swollen eyes, furuncles and toxic swellings, acute otitis media (tympanitis), and acute lymphangitis.
Modern Pharmacology
Anti-inflammatory Effect: The ethyl acetate fraction of Trollius chinensis flower exhibits good anti-inflammatory effects both in vivo and in vitro, exerting its action through multi-target and multi-pathway mechanisms. It can significantly reduce the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in inflammatory cells and inhibit the mRNA expression of related inflammatory factors. Antibacterial Effect: Exhibits antibacterial activity. Antiviral Effect: Exhibits antiviral activity. Antioxidant Effect: Exhibits antioxidant activity.
Ingredients
Flavonoids: The largest active component group (102 compounds identified), including orientin, vitexin, quercetin, orientin-2″-O-β-L-galactoside, hydroxywogonin, diosmetin, pectolinarigenin, hispidulin, cirsimaritin, robinin, and others. Organic Acids: The second largest component group (61 compounds), including trollius acid, veratric acid, and others. Volatile Oils: Over 70 components. Other Components: Phenolic acids, alkaloids, coumarins, terpenoids, sterols, polysaccharides, etc.
Usage & Dosage
Oral Administration: Decoction, the standard dosage is 3–6g; may also be steeped in hot water and drunk as tea. Topical Application: Appropriate amount, decocted in water for gargling.
Contraindications
Use with caution in patients with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold: As the herb is cold in nature, it should be used with caution in patients with spleen deficiency and loose stools, and is not suitable for those with deficiency-cold diarrhea. Use with caution in patients with wind-cold colds: Those with sore throat due to wind-cold colds, presenting with chills, fever, absence of sweating, and clear nasal discharge, should use with caution. Should not be taken together with tonic Chinese herbs. A light diet is recommended: During the course of use, avoid spicy, greasy, and fishy foods, and refrain from alcohol and tobacco. Diabetic patients and children should use it under the guidance of a physician.
Selected Formulas
For acute and chronic tonsillitis (National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine) Take 6g of Jinlianhua (Trollius chinensis) and 15g of Pugongying (Dandelion). Steep in boiling water, drink as tea, and use as a mouth rinse. For chronic tonsillitis (Hebei Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual) Take 3g of Jinlianhua, steep in boiling water, drink regularly as tea and use as a mouth rinse. For acute cases, double the dose, or add an equal amount of Yazhicao (Commelina communis). For acute otitis media, acute myringitis, acute conjunctivitis, and acute lymphangitis (Hebei Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual) Take 9g each of Jinlianhua and Juhua (Chrysanthemum), and 3g of raw Gancao (Licorice). Decoct in water and drink.
Daily Consumption
Trollius chinensis Tea: Take 3–5 dried Trollius chinensis flowers (approximately 1–3g) and steep them in 300–500ml of hot water at approximately 70–85°C for 5–10 minutes before drinking. The flowers can be re-steeped 2–3 times. Honey or rock sugar may be added to taste.
Medicinal Parts
Dried flower.
Selection & Storage
Store in a dry, airtight container in a cool, dry place, protected from mold.
