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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
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
Safflower (Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L.) is also known as Honglanhua, Cihonghua, Caohonghua, and others. Source The flower of the Asteraceae family plant, Safflower, is widely cultivated in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, as well as in Shandong, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Tibet. It blooms in late May, with the peak flowering period from … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Also known as: Du Honghua (Safflower), Jin Honghua (Golden Safflower) Taste and Properties: Pungent, warm; enters the Heart and Liver meridians. King of Linoleic Acid Clinically, Honghua (Safflower) is widely used and has excellent effects in activating blood and resolving stasis, as well as promoting menstruation. It is regarded as a key blood-activating herb … Read more
The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Popularization Classroom meets you every day at 5 PM. Five Points for Nourishing the Stomach: “Less, Slower, Lighter, Softer, Warmer”. Honghua (Safflower) – A Precious Herb Honghua, also known as Zang Honghua (藏红花) or Chuan Honghua (川红花), is a noble flower and extremely valuable. Its aroma can dissolve blood stasis … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help When Sick Safflower (Honghua) is a commonly used herb in daily life, known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and alleviate pain. Clinically, it is often used for conditions such as blood stasis leading to amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, … Read more
Author: Associate Chief Herbalist Zhong Cheng, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a wide range of herbal sources, with various types and names. Sometimes, a slight difference in name can lead to significant misunderstandings. Recently, while dispensing herbs in the outpatient pharmacy, a patient inquired about the effects of … Read more
Author: Ren Guiling, Ordos Central Hospital In the drama “Empresses in the Palace,” the usually domineering Hua Fei has her own troubles, asking, “Everyone can give birth, why can’t I?” After drinking the “miscarriage medicine” given by Duan Fei, Hua Fei suffers a miscarriage. In retaliation, Hua Fei forces Duan Fei to drink a pot … Read more
Honghua (Safflower) is a gynecological herb that promotes blood circulation and resolves stasis. There are two types of Honghua in traditional Chinese medicine: one is Cao Honghua (Carthamus tinctorius), and the other is Cang Honghua (Crocus sativus). Cao Honghua was originally called Honglanhua (Red and Blue Flower), referred to as Huanglan (Yellow and Blue) in … Read more
Honghua (拉丁学名：Carthamus tinctorius L.), also known as Safflower, is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The dried tubular flowers are orange-red, with narrow flower tubes that split into five lobes at the tip. The lobes are linear, and the yellow anthers are fused into a tube that extends beyond the lobes, with a central … Read more