Dan Shen – Understanding a Medicinal Herb Every Day

Dan Shen - Understanding a Medicinal Herb Every Day

Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), as an important member of traditional Chinese medicine, is renowned for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and resolve blood stasis, as well as cool the blood and reduce swelling. It is widely used for the regulation and health care of the cardiovascular system, particularly suitable for symptoms caused by Qi … Read more

Dan Shen – A Comprehensive Overview of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb

Dan Shen - A Comprehensive Overview of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb

Click the blue text to follow us Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Dan Shen is commonly found in traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Our hospital’s cardiology department produces various formulations such as Shen Qi Shu Xin capsules, Xiang Dan Shu Xin capsules, and Huo Luo Hua Yu capsules, all of which … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Herb Name: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Alias: Chuanqiong Harvesting and Processing: The roots are harvested from late May to early June of the second year after planting. The roots are dug up, the soil is shaken off, and the stems and leaves are removed before being dried. Plains cultivators prefer to harvest 4-5 days after the … Read more

Chuan Xiong: The Legendary Discovery by the Medicine King Sun Simiao… Invigorating Blood, Promoting Qi, Dispelling Wind, and Alleviating Pain

Chuan Xiong: The Legendary Discovery by the Medicine King Sun Simiao... Invigorating Blood, Promoting Qi, Dispelling Wind, and Alleviating Pain

(Follow the Materia Medica Study to learn about herbal knowledge)【Basic Introduction to Chuan Xiong】 Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is also known as Jing Xiong and Guan Xiong. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested 4-5 days after the Xiaoman solar term and completed by … Read more

Understanding the Medicinal Properties of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Understanding the Medicinal Properties of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant from the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in summer, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and then dried further, removing the fibrous roots. Properties: Pungent, Warm Functions: Invigorates blood circulation, promotes qi flow, dispels wind, and alleviates pain Indications: Blood stasis and qi stagnation pain … Read more

The Efficacy and Usage of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

The Efficacy and Usage of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (川芎), the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, is primarily produced in Sichuan. 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 dried in a kiln, followed by the removal of the fibrous roots. It is … Read more

Daily Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Daily Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Daily Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Source: The dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) from the Umbelliferae family. Properties: Pungent, warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Clinical Applications: Conditions of blood stasis and qi stagnation; headaches; rheumatic pain. Characteristics: … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Bencao Gangmu: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

ChuanxiongChuān Xiōnɡ Alias Qiangxiong, Xiaoye Chuanxiong, Shanjuqiong, Xiangguo, Huyuan, Maxian Qiangxiong, Quenao Qiong, Jingxiong, Guanxiong, Fuxiong, Taixiong, Xixiong, Maxian Functions Invigorates blood circulation and promotes qi flow, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, stabbing pain in the chest and hypochondria, swelling and pain from falls, headaches, and rheumatic pain. … Read more

Analysis of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Analysis of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStar/Pin for easy access Chuanxiong (川芎) 【Medicinal Source】The rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong from the Umbelliferae family. 【Properties】Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. 【Meridians Entered】Liver meridian, Gallbladder meridian, Pericardium meridian. 【Functions】Invigorates blood circulation, promotes qi flow, dispels wind, and alleviates pain. Chuanxiong, … Read more

Clinical Application Experience of Chuanxiong by Renowned TCM Experts

Clinical Application Experience of Chuanxiong by Renowned TCM Experts

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the plant from the Umbelliferae family, primarily containing ferulic acid, ligustrazine, phenolic acids, organic acids, alkaloids, and volatile oils. Clinically, both raw Chuanxiong and wine-prepared Chuanxiong are commonly used. Chuanxiong has a pungent taste, a warm nature, and is associated with the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. … Read more