Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Buddlejae Flos |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 密蒙花 · Mi Meng Hua |
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| Medicinal Part | Flowers |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried flower bud of Buddleja officinalis Maxim. (Loganiaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Slightly cold |
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| Channels Entered | Liver |
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What Is Mi Meng Hua?
Mi Meng Hua (Pale Butterflybush Flower) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Henan, Yunnan, Guizhou.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Slightly cold
Channels Entered: Liver
Mi Meng Hua: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Buddlejae Flos
Botanical Origin
The dried flower bud of Buddleja officinalis Maxim. (Loganiaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Henan, Yunnan, Guizhou.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is tender, pale yellow, fragrant and with many buds.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular spindle-shaped clusters of buds, 3~6 mm long, 1.5~2 mm diameter; pedicels short; calyx campanulate, 4-lobed, externally grayish-green or grayish-yellow, covered with branched hairs; corolla tubular, externally pale yellowish-brown or dark yellow, internally yellow; texture soft and brittle; fragrant odor; slightly sweet taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; Slightly coldLiver
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and drains fire, nourishes liver and brightens eyes, and removes nebula.
How Mi Meng Hua Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Mi Meng Hua is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
