Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuanxiong is the rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, which is cultivated artificially. It is harvested in May, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and then the fibrous roots are removed. It is used either sliced raw or stir-fried with wine. The texture is firm, with small yellow oil spots scattered throughout. It has … Read more
Blood deficiency headache is a common type of headache among people today. Due to blood deficiency, insufficient blood cannot nourish the brain, resulting in this type of headache, known as blood deficiency headache. The “Lan Shi Mi Cang – Headache Chapter” states: “For blood deficiency headache, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) … Read more
Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) has the effects of promoting qi and resolving stasis, dispelling wind and drying dampness, invigorating blood and alleviating pain. It is a warm and pungent herb that enters the Liver (Gan) meridian, Gallbladder (Dan) meridian, and Sanjiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is effective in treating headaches and dizziness caused by wind-cold evil. … Read more
In the early Tang Dynasty, the Medicine King Sun Simiao traveled with his disciples from Zhongnan Mountain to Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan to collect medicinal herbs. One day, the master and his disciple rested in a forest of towering green pines. Suddenly, they saw a large female crane playing in the water with several yellow-billed … Read more
Herb Name: Chuanxiong (川芎) Alias: Xiongqiong (芎穷) Harvesting and Processing: Harvest the rhizome from late May to early June in the second year after planting. Shake off the soil, remove stems and leaves, and dry. For plain cultivators, harvesting 4-5 days after the “Xiaoman” (小满) solar term is optimal, while mountain cultivators often harvest in … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us chuanxiong Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuanxiong, also known as Shan Ju Qiong, thrives in a temperate climate with abundant rainfall and sufficient sunlight, and is primarily produced in Sichuan, with cultivation also found in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi. Chuanxiong is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 40-60 … Read more
Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) is mentioned in the “Shennong Bencao Jing”. Chuanxiong Rhizoma Source and Name Explanation The dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong from the Umbelliferae family, also known as “Qiong (qióng)”. Effects and Memory Aids Invigorates blood and promotes qi, expels wind and alleviates pain. It is pungent and warm, dispersing and entering the … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a commonly used herb for invigorating blood and dispelling stasis. It has a pungent and warm nature, entering the Liver meridian, and possesses the effects of invigorating blood circulation, promoting Qi flow, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. Clinically, it is often used for conditions caused by blood stasis and Qi stagnation, … Read more
1 Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) ascends to the head, regulates the menstrual flow, and relieves stagnation. It is a blood-moving and qi-regulating herb, often used in conjunction with Danggui (Angelica Sinensis). It not only invigorates blood but also has a remarkable effect on moving qi. It has a pungent flavor and a warming nature, with a … Read more
Chongzhou City is located in the western part of the Sichuan Basin, along the upper reaches of the Min River. Its unique natural conditions and long history of cultivation have nurtured various high-quality Chinese medicinal materials, among which Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) is a representative local medicinal herb. Chongzhou Local Medicinal Material – Chuanxiong Chongzhou is … Read more