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