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Safflower (红花, hóng huā) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. It is referred to as “red and blue flower” in the Han Book and is explained as safflower in the “Kaibao Materia Medica”. Other names: South safflower, grass safflower, red-blue flower, safflower hair. Source: The dried flower of the annual or biennial herbaceous plant … Read more
Safflower (Hong Hua) is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, combat cancer, alleviate pain, and aid digestion; it is used for conditions such as amenorrhea, difficult labor, stillbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum blood stasis pain, carbuncles, and traumatic injuries. Safflower can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, invigorate blood and resolve stasis, and … Read more
The Benefits and Effects of Safflower: What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Safflower Tea? Safflower, also known as Honghua (红花), is referred to as red-blue flower, prickly safflower, and grass safflower. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. Drinking safflower tea regularly can help regulate coronary heart … Read more
Carthamus (Safflower) Safflower (Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L., also known as grass safflower or red-blue flower) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The medicinal part used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is its dried flowers, which are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, and then dried in the shade … Read more
Zanghonghua (Saffron) and Honghua (Safflower) differ by just one character in their names, yet they are two distinctly different medicinal materials. Moreover, the price difference between these two herbs is significant; Zanghonghua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious herb, very expensive and hard to obtain, while Honghua is commonly used in … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Safflower (Honghua) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and is also used as a flavoring agent. It is commonly found in daily life, with some people preferring to brew it in water. In addition to being used for brewing tea or decoction, it can also be … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Honghua (Safflower) and Xihonghua (Saffron) are often mistakenly considered the same due to their similar names. In fact, they are two completely different traditional Chinese medicines. Honghua is a commonly used and affordable medicinal herb, while Xihonghua is a precious herb with a limited supply and high price. … Read more
Huang Hua (Carthami Flos) Source This product is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant Carthamus tinctorius L. Alias Grass safflower, red orchid, red orchid flower, danhua, yellow orchid, duhonghua, dahonghua, red blue flower, southern red flower. Provided by Lizhan Click the image to enlarge Textbook Version Online Version Production Area Mainly produced in provinces … Read more
Identification of the Quality of Safflower (Honghua): 1. Observe the Origin The primary production area of safflower is in Xinjiang, where the safflower has a high content, good appearance, and is the most expensive. Yunnan safflower also meets the pharmacopoeia requirements, but has a lower content. 2. Examine the Appearance: Xinjiang safflower is relatively short … Read more
Safflower Information Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) belongs to the Asteraceae family and the Carthamus genus, also known as red blue flower or spiny safflower. It is an annual herb with spiny leaf margins, and its flower heads are mostly arranged in a corymb at the top of the stem, surrounded by bracts. The involucre consists of … Read more