Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Scientific name: Ligusticum chuanxiong hort), also known as: Fuxiong, Taixiong, Xiangguo, Jingxiong, etc. Source It is the dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is mainly produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces. It is harvested in summer when the nodes … 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

The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong: Who Should Avoid It and How to Use It

The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong: Who Should Avoid It and How to Use It

Click the blue text to follow us Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), also known as Chuanmiao root or Wu Miao root, is a traditional Chinese herb that is a perennial herbaceous plant primarily found in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. It is commonly used for invigorating blood circulation and alleviating pain; Chuanxiong is warm, aromatic, and drying, making … Read more

Lecture 221 on Chinese Herbal Medicine – Chuanxiong

Lecture 221 on Chinese Herbal Medicine - Chuanxiong

“Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the collective term for traditional medicinal substances in China, which differs from Western medicine and Chinese patent medicine in that it does not have standardized usage instructions. Our application of TCM primarily references two national classics:“Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” and “Clinical Use of the Pharmacopoeia of … Read more

The Efficacy and Usage of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) and Its Dietary Contraindications

The Efficacy and Usage of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) and Its Dietary Contraindications

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is derived from the dried rhizome of the plant in the Umbelliferae family, primarily produced in Sichuan. Chuanxiong is warm in nature, pungent in flavor, and enters the Liver (Gan), Gallbladder (Dan), and Heart (Xin) meridians. It has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, promoting qi flow, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. … Read more

Understanding Herbs: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Understanding Herbs: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Click the top left corner to follow us Chuanxiong Plant Source It is the dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) from the Umbelliferae family. Other names include Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Bo, Xiang Guo, Hu Bo, Ma Xian Xiong Bo. Its effects include invigorating blood circulation and promoting Qi flow, dispelling wind … Read more

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Invigorating blood, dispelling 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 menstruation and … Read more