Author: Wu Qiong, Chief Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Southern Theater Command General Hospital; Sun Chunling Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Honghua (Safflower) Honghua is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb with significant medicinal value. Below, I will provide a detailed introduction to the effects, types, usage, and … Read more
The application and cultivation history of Honghua (Safflower) is long-standing. According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica” (Bencao Gangmu), the blue flower is also known as safflower, and its leaves resemble those of orchids, hence the name. It grows in the Lianghan region and the Western Regions. The “Records of the Great Historian” states that … Read more
Safflower Hónɡ Huā Alias Grass Safflower, Red Blue Flower, Spiny Safflower Functions Invigorates blood and regulates menstruation, disperses stasis and alleviates pain. Used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, traumatic injuries, and painful swellings. First Recorded In Bencao Tujing Toxicity Non-toxic Meridian Affinity Heart Meridian Nature Warm Taste Pungent [Source] Newly Revised Materia Medica.Alias: … Read more
Honghua (Safflower): Also known as: Grass Safflower. 【Source】Dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae family. 【Morphological Characteristics】An annual herb, 30-100 cm tall, with a smooth and hairless stem. The stem is erect and branched at the top. Leaves are alternate, nearly sessile, embracing the stem, elongated oval or ovate-lanceolate, 4-9 cm … Read more
The Benefits and Precautions of Safflower, and Its Price 1. The Benefits of Safflower (1) Positive Effects on the Cardiovascular System Improvement of Cardiac Function Safflower (Honghua) can strengthen heart contractions, which is beneficial for patients with myocardial ischemia. It can relieve spasms of vascular smooth muscle and enhance tolerance to hypoxia, thereby helping to … Read more
Hong Hua (Safflower), the tubular flower crown of the annual herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, is primarily produced in Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Yunnan, Shandong, and other regions. The petals are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red. # 1.Hong Hua for Activating Blood Circulation According to Gu Wenjian’s “Chuan Chuang … Read more
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is cultivated worldwide, with various types categorized generally into ornamental, oil-producing, and dual-purpose varieties. In China, safflower is primarily cultivated for medicinal use, with the main varieties being: (1) “Du Hong Hua” (杜红花) This variety is mainly distributed in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, with a height of 80-120 cm; it has 27-30 … Read more
Safflower (Honghua), also known as Carthamus tinctorius, is the dried tubular flower of a dicotyledonous plant in the Asteraceae family, with the best quality characterized by long petals, bright red color, and soft texture. Safflower is a common herb used for invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain. The variety known … Read more
Safflower, also known as Honghua (Carthamus tinctorius), belongs to the Asteraceae family and is used medicinally for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, and relieve swelling and pain. It is primarily indicated for conditions such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, uterine blood stasis, and traumatic injuries. In addition to its medicinal uses, safflower is … Read more
Hong Hua (Safflower) Most effective for resolving blood stasis and heat In larger doses, it promotes circulation In smaller doses, it nourishes the blood Hong Hua, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, a member of the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when … Read more