Guide to the Use of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Guide to the Use of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

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 Local Medicinal Materials: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)

Chongzhou Local Medicinal Materials: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)

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

Daily Herb: Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

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 (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) – A Versatile Herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) - A Versatile Herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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) – A Comprehensive Overview

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) - A Comprehensive Overview

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

The Dual Role of Medicinal and Edible Plants: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

The Dual Role of Medicinal and Edible Plants: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Scan the QR code above Follow us Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). It is classified as a medium-grade herb and is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and dispel blood stasis. Many of you may be … Read more

Chuan Xiong: The Premier Medicinal Herb of Sichuan

Chuan Xiong: The Premier Medicinal Herb of Sichuan

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|People’s Daily Overseas Edition Text|Xiong Jian, Zhao Xiaoxia, Wang Meihua On March 25, the first article of the “Tour of Authentic Medicinal Materials” column published by the People’s Daily Overseas Edition focused on the authentic medicinal material of Sichuan—Chuan Xiong: “The Premier Medicinal Herb of Sichuan”. The full … Read more

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Invigorating blood circulation, dispelling blood stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders such as irregular … Read more

The Effects and Uses of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) – Contraindications and Consumption Methods

The Effects and Uses of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) - Contraindications and Consumption Methods

Chuanxiong (川芎), in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of application and is believed to have the effects of invigorating blood circulation and alleviating pain. Below are the common effects and uses of Chuanxiong in TCM. 1. Invigorating Blood and Resolving Stasis: Chuanxiong is widely used to treat various symptoms and diseases caused … Read more