Carthamus – Chinese Herbal Name – Safflower Category: Invigorating Blood and Dispelling Stasis · Overview · Carthamus, a medicinal herb, is derived from the upper part and stigma of the flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested on sunny mornings in September to October, and the stigmas … Read more
Safflower (Honghua) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It belongs to the category of blood-activating and stasis-resolving herbs, specifically classified as a blood-regulating herb. It is referred to as “Red and Blue Flower” in the Han Book and is explained as Safflower in the Kaibao Bencao. Alias: South Safflower, Grass Safflower, Red and Blue … Read more
Introduction to the Herb Image source: Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine Safflower (scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L., also known as Honghua), belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Central Asia and is cultivated in China, the former Soviet Union, Japan, and Korea.The safflower stem is erect, branched at the top, with the … Read more
The Red Dye from Safflower Red is a color of passion and brightness, symbolizing auspiciousness and happiness. In ancient times, red dyeing often utilized three plants: Honghua (Safflower), Qinci (Madder), and Sumac.Honghua(The stem is erect, branching in the upper part, with lanceolate or elongated oval leaves in the middle and lower parts, which may be … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua) Safflower, also known as Honglanhua, Honglan, Caohonghua, Cihonghua, Chuanhonghua, Duhonghua, Huaihonghua, Nanhonghua, Xinhonghua, Huanglan, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, dispel blood stasis, and alleviate pain. It is used to treat amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, chest pain, abdominal pain due … Read more
【Alias】 Hong Lan Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua 【Source】This product is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius L.).【Harvest】Harvest the tubular flowers in summer when they change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. Remove impurities and dry in the shade or with gentle … Read more
Health Treasure: “Red Gold” Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science _ ——Huanghua (Safflower) Safflower is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are tubular and measure 1-2 cm in length, with a surface that is yellow-red or red. The corolla tube is elongated and has five lobes at … Read more
Click on “Complete Herbal Encyclopedia” above…Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, no need to seek help when ill. Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L., belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Safflower (Honghua) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, derived from the dried flowers of the Asteraceae plant, Safflower. It primarily has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. 1. Invigorating Blood Circulation and Regulating Menstruation: Safflower is pungent, dispersing, and warm, entering the blood … Read more
Hong Hua (Safflower) 【Properties and Meridian Affinities】 Spicy, warm. Enters the Heart and Liver meridians. 【Characteristics】 This herb is spicy and disperses warmth, benefiting the Heart and Liver meridians. It invigorates blood circulation and unblocks the meridians, disperses stasis, alleviates pain, and is particularly effective for conditions related to blood stasis, especially in cases of … Read more