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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
Source Verification Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), as recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing”, is described as: “Taste: pungent, temperature: warm. It is used for cough, calming fright, dispelling evil, detoxifying, treating ghostly ailments, eliminating three worms, and prolonged use opens the spirit.” The “Mingyi Bielu” states: “Non-toxic. It is used to eliminate cold movement in … Read more
Chuanxiong (川芎) is commonly used to invigorate blood circulation and promote qi flow, dispel wind, and alleviate pain. The best quality is characterized by large, plump roots, firm texture, yellow-white cross-section, high oil content, and strong aroma. 1. Invigorate Blood and Promote Qi Chuanxiong is used to treat coronary heart disease and angina. It can … Read more
Chuanxiong (川芎) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its strong aroma, which can be used as a seasoning and tonic in daily cooking. It can also be directly extracted to create medicinal formulations. Chuanxiong is one of the key ingredients in the Si Wu Tang (四物汤), which is used to treat symptoms such … Read more
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) Properties: Spicy, Warm Meridians: Liver, Gallbladder Functions: Nourishes blood, invigorates blood circulation, regulates Qi, dispels wind and alleviates pain, resolves abscesses and detoxifies Indications: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor, postpartum abdominal pain due to blood stasis. Wind-cold headache, dizziness, pain in the chest, hypochondria, and abdominal area, cold bi syndrome … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a medicinal and edible plant primarily produced in Sichuan (Guangxian), and widely cultivated in rural areas of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, thriving in a temperate climate. It is commonly used to invigorate blood and promote qi circulation, expel wind, and relieve pain, with extensive applications for various conditions caused by blood … Read more