Click the blue text above to follow us. Honghua (Safflower) Swipe to see more 1 Also known as Honglanhua, it was first recorded in the “Kaibao Bencao”. Su Song stated: “Its flowers are red, and the leaves resemble blue, hence the name blue.” 2 From the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Jinshu’s “Bencao Poetry” Honghua invigorates blood … Read more
Honghua (Safflower) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It is referred to as “Honglanhua” in the Han Book and “Honghua” in the Kaibao Materia Medica. Aliases: Nanhonghua, Caohonghua, Honglanhua, Honghuamao. Source: The dried flower of the annual or biennial herb Carthamus tinctorius (Asteraceae), mostly cultivated. Plant morphology: The stem is cylindrical with fine shallow … Read more
Safflower (Honghua) is a commonly used herb in daily life, known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and alleviate pain. Clinically, it is often used for conditions such as blood stasis leading to amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, traumatic injuries, and rheumatic pain. Below, let us explore in detail the efficacy and functions of safflower. … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Understanding a Chinese herb each week – Hong Hua (Safflower) Hong Hua, also known as Hong Lan Hua (Red Blue Flower) or Ci Hong Hua (Thorny Safflower), belongs to the Asteraceae family and the genus Carthamus. The dried tubular flowers are orange-red, with narrow flower tubes that split into … Read more
Alias: Zang Honghua (藏红花), Fan Honghua (番红花), Ci Honghua (刺红花). Historical Origin: Honghua, also known as Red Flower, grows in Lianghan and the Western Regions. According to the Bo Wu Zhi (博物志), Zhang Qian obtained seeds from the Western Regions. Source of Medicinal Material: The upper part of the flower column and stigma of the … Read more
A Brief Story of Safflower According to the “Night Talks by the Boat Window” by Gu Wenjian from the Song Dynasty, there was a woman surnamed Xu in Xinchang who fell critically ill after childbirth. Her family invited the famous doctor Lu Riyang to treat her. When he arrived at the patient’s home, her breath … Read more
Honghua (Safflower) Encyclopedia 【Source】Honghua refers to the dried flowers of the plant from the Asteraceae family. 【Taste and Properties and Meridian Affinity】Spicy, warm. Enters the Heart and Liver meridians. 【Characteristics】This herb is spicy, dispersing, and warming, benefiting the Heart and Liver meridians. It can invigorate blood circulation and unblock meridians, dispel blood stasis, alleviate pain, … Read more
Honghua (Safflower) Honghua, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, and are then dried in the shade or under sunlight. It is widely cultivated across the country. … Read more
Herb Name: Safflower (Honghua) Alias: Red Blue Flower, Thistle Safflower, Grass SafflowerHarvesting and Processing: Flowers bloom in late May, with peak flowering from late May to mid to late June, harvested in batches. Choose sunny days, and harvest between 6-8 AM when the tubular flowers are fully opened and golden yellow; if harvested too late, … Read more
Safflower (Hong Hua) is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, and has anti-cancer properties. It is also used to promote menstruation, alleviate food stagnation, and relieve pain. Alias:Du Hong Hua, Huai Hong, Chuan Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Hong Lan Hua Taste and Properties:Pungent and bitter, slightly … Read more