Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Huang Hua generally refers to the flower of certain plants in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), most commonly Chrysanthemum morifolium (Juhua) or Caragana sinica. However, neither of these are classic remedies for appetite deficiency. The more likely candidate, based on context, is Huanghua (黄花), sometimes referring to the dried flower buds of Hemerocallis fulva (daylily). In traditional Chinese diet therapy, daylily flowers have been used as food and mild medicine, believed to harmonize the stomach, promote digestion, and gently stimulate appetite, especially in conditions of deficiency or convalescence. However, their use specifically for appetite loss is not prominent in authoritative TCM texts, and most references point to their general nutritional value rather than a targeted medicinal effect. There are no robust scientific studies validating this use, and modern pharmacological literature does not support a clear mechanism for appetite stimulation. Thus, the evidence rests on traditional dietary practice and folk usage, and not on controlled clinical or pharmacological data. Overall, the evidence is limited and should be considered modest and primarily traditional rather than scientific.

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