Blood Mansion Stasis-Resolving Decoction

The Significant Differences Between Hong Hua (Safflower) and Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)

by
The Significant Differences Between Hong Hua (Safflower) and Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)

Hong Hua (Safflower) is a commonly used blood-activating herb, but those unfamiliar with it often mistakenly believe that “Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)” is of superior quality, leading to the misconception that safflower from Tibet is called Zang Hong Hua. This is not the case; there are two misunderstandings here: first, although Hong Hua and Zang … Read more

The First Formula for Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

by
The First Formula for Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

As we approach the Winter Solstice, one of the twenty-four solar terms, it signifies the time of year when temperatures reach their lowest. At this time, the predominant natural energy is “cold“, characterized by “cold congealing and obstructing, cold nature constricting“. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states: “Nine out of ten diseases are caused by cold“, … Read more