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
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 (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 (Honghua), also known as Red Flower or Thistle Flower, belongs to the Asteraceae family and the genus Carthamus. It has a distinctive aroma and a slightly bitter taste. The best quality is characterized by long petals, bright red color, and soft texture. 1. Cardiac Inhibition Safflower has an inhibitory effect on the heart, slowing … Read more
Zanghonghua (Saffron) and Honghua (Safflower) have names that differ by only one character, yet they are two distinctly different medicinal materials in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Moreover, there is a significant price difference between these two herbs; Zanghonghua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious medicinal herb that is very expensive and … Read more
Safflower (Honghua): Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications 1. Introduction Safflower, a well-known medicinal herb in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), contributes significantly to health with its unique benefits and functions. However, safflower is not suitable for everyone, and there are four groups of people who need to pay special attention to its contraindications. 2. … Read more
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
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 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