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The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua)

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The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua)

The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua) Safflower, also known as Honglanhua, Honglan, Caohonghua, Cihonghua, Chuanhonghua, Duhonghua, Huaihonghua, Nanhonghua, Xinhonghua, Huanglan, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, dispel blood stasis, and alleviate pain. It is used to treat amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, chest pain, abdominal pain due … Read more

Hong Hua (Safflower) – A Comprehensive Overview

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Hong Hua (Safflower) - A Comprehensive Overview

【Alias】 Hong Lan Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua 【Source】This product is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius L.).【Harvest】Harvest the tubular flowers in summer when they change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. Remove impurities and dry in the shade or with gentle … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The All-Purpose King of Blood Activation and Nourishment

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: The All-Purpose King of Blood Activation and Nourishment

Health Treasure: “Red Gold” Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science _ ——Huanghua (Safflower) Safflower is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are tubular and measure 1-2 cm in length, with a surface that is yellow-red or red. The corolla tube is elongated and has five lobes at … Read more

Identification of the Chinese Medicinal Herb Safflower

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Click on “Complete Herbal Encyclopedia” above…Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, no need to seek help when ill. Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L., belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Safflower

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The Efficacy and Functions of Safflower

Click the blue text to follow us Safflower (Honghua) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, derived from the dried flowers of the Asteraceae plant, Safflower. It primarily has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. 1. Invigorating Blood Circulation and Regulating Menstruation: Safflower is pungent, dispersing, and warm, entering the blood … Read more

Understanding the Benefits and Applications of Hong Hua (Safflower) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Benefits and Applications of Hong Hua (Safflower) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hong Hua (Safflower) 【Properties and Meridian Affinities】 Spicy, warm. Enters the Heart and Liver meridians. 【Characteristics】 This herb is spicy and disperses warmth, benefiting the Heart and Liver meridians. It invigorates blood circulation and unblocks the meridians, disperses stasis, alleviates pain, and is particularly effective for conditions related to blood stasis, especially in cases of … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safflower (Hóng Huā)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safflower (Hóng Huā)

Safflower Hónɡ Huā Alias Grass Safflower, Red Blue Flower, Spiny Safflower Functions Invigorates blood circulation and relieves pain. Used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, traumatic injuries, and painful swellings. First Recorded In Ben Cao Tu Jing Toxicity Non-toxic Meridian Affiliation Heart Meridian Nature Warm Taste Pungent [Source] Newly Revised Materia Medica.Alias: Grass Red, … Read more

A Record of Blossoms in Medicine

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A Record of Blossoms in Medicine

In Medicine A Record of Blossoms Sending You a Red Flower Red Flower 【Hóng huā, Carthamus tinctorius L】 Flower Language:“Passion, Love, and Courage” 1 Meaning of the Flower The red flower, like a passionate flame, quietly blooms from late spring to early summer, showcasing boundless vitality. Its petals are layered and vibrant, exuding a rich … Read more

Overview of Safflower (Honghua)

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Overview of Safflower (Honghua)

Safflower, also known as Honghua (Carthamus tinctorius), belongs to the Asteraceae family. The dried tubular flowers are orange-red, with narrow flower tubes that are 5-lobed at the tip. The lobes are linear, and the yellow anthers are fused into a tube that extends beyond the lobes, with a central stigma protruding. It has a distinctive … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Honghua (Safflower)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Honghua (Safflower)

Honghua (Safflower) Honghua refers to the dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, and are then dried in the shade or under sunlight. The product consists of tubular flowers without ovaries, measuring 1 to 2 cm in … Read more