Understanding the Benefits of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) for Promoting Blood Circulation and Qi Flow

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Understanding the Benefits of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) for Promoting Blood Circulation and Qi Flow

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuanxiong is a cultivated plant from the Umbelliferae family, with a developed rhizome that forms irregular, nodular, fist-shaped clumps. It has a strong and distinctive aroma, with a bitter, spicy taste and a slight sweetness that leaves a tingling sensation on the tongue. Chuanxiong is primarily produced in Sichuan (Peng County, now … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

ChuanxiongChuān Xiōnɡ Alias Qiangxiong, Xiao Ye Chuanxiong, Shan Ju Qiong, Xiang Guo, Hu Xiong, Ma Xian Qiangxiong, Que Nao Qiong, Jing Qiong, Guan Qiong, Fu Qiong, Tai Qiong, Xi Qiong, Ma Xian Functions Invigorates blood circulation and promotes qi flow, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, stabbing pain in … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) Chuanxiong is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in summer when the nodes on the stem are prominently protruding and slightly purplish. After removing the soil, it is sun-dried and then baked, with the fibrous roots removed. The processed product appears as … Read more

The Efficacy and Contraindications of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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The Efficacy and Contraindications of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is aromatic and disperses warmth, entering the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. It ascends to the head and descends to the blood sea, circulating blood and qi internally while dispersing wind and cold externally. It is a powerful blood invigorator, treating blood stasis and various pains, especially suitable for those with cold … Read more

Chuanxiong: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Properties and Applications in TCM

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Chuanxiong: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Properties and Applications in TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daily Updates on Herbal Knowledge Introduction to Chuanxiong Chuanxiong is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Apiaceae family. It features compound umbel flowers and pinnate compound leaves, and is a perennial herb. It is harvested in summer when the stem nodes are prominently raised and slightly purplish, … Read more

Introduction to Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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1 Introduction to Chinese Herbs Also known as: Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Dan, Xiang Guo, Hu Xiong, Xiong Dan, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Guan Xiong, Sheng Chuan Jun. Taste and Properties: Spicy, Warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes Qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Category: Blood-activating … Read more

Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine, spreading TCM culture Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) 【Scientific Name】Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) 【Historical Reference】The Medicine King, Sun Simiao, described it as: “The green city is the most secluded in the world, the first cave in western Sichuan. Where the immortal cranes pass, the … Read more

Ten Traditional Chinese Patent Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis

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Ten Traditional Chinese Patent Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis

There are many traditional Chinese patent medicines that activate blood circulation and resolve stasis, such as Fangpian Xueshuantong (Compound Xueshuantong), Naoshuantong (Brain Xueshuantong), Xuesaitong (Blood Stasis Tong), Naoluotong (Brain Meridian Tong), Tongxinluo (Heart Channel Tong), and Huoxuetongmai (Activate Blood and Open Meridians). These medicines may sound like tongue twisters, but they actually have different effects … Read more

Ten Traditional Chinese Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis

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Ten Traditional Chinese Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis

Director Zhao popularizes health and wellness knowledge. Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ There are many Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) for activating blood circulation and resolving stasis, such as Fangpian Xueshuantong (Compound Thrombus-Resolving), Naoshuantong (Cerebral Thrombus-Resolving), Xuesaitong (Blood Stasis-Resolving), Naoluotong (Cerebral Network-Resolving), Tongxinluo (Heart Channel-Opening), and Huoxuetongmai (Blood Activating and Channel Opening). These medicines … Read more

Essential Herbs for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis

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Essential Herbs for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis

In modern society, “stasis” is an important pathogenic factor that cannot be ignored. With the deepening of clinical research, more and more diseases have been found to be related to it, ranging from facial pigmentation to tumors and strokes, all showing signs of “stasis.” Today, I will introduce several essential herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more