Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Scan the QR code above Follow us Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). It is classified as a medium-grade herb and is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and dispel blood stasis. Many of you may be … Read more

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Invigorating blood circulation, dispelling blood stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders such as irregular … Read more

Understanding Herbs: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Understanding Herbs: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Click the top left corner to follow us Chuanxiong Plant Source It is the dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) from the Umbelliferae family. Other names include Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Bo, Xiang Guo, Hu Bo, Ma Xian Xiong Bo. Its effects include invigorating blood circulation and promoting Qi flow, dispelling wind … Read more

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Effects and Functions of Chuanxiong and Its Contraindications

Invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote Qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders, such as irregular menstruation and … Read more

Species Calendar | Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Species Calendar | Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Click the blue text to follow usAlias Da Chuanxiong, Chao Chuanxiong, Zhi Chuanxiong, Jiu Chuanxiong, Jiu Yuan Chun, Shan Ju Xiong, Shan Ju Qiong, Hu Qiong, Ma Xian Xiong Qiong, Que Nao, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Guan Xiong, Fu Xiong, Tai Xiong, Xi Xiong, Xi Chuan Xiong, Xiao Ye Chuan Xiong, Xiang Guo, Xiong … Read more

Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong): Properties and Uses in TCM

Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong): Properties and Uses in TCM

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is an irregular, nodule-shaped, fist-sized mass, with a diameter of 2 to 175px. The surface is yellow-brown, rough, and shriveled, featuring numerous parallel raised nodes. The apex has a depressed, round-shaped stem scar, while the underside and nodes have many small, tumor-like root scars. It is firm and not easily broken, with … Read more

Understanding a Chinese Herbal Medicine Each Day

Understanding a Chinese Herbal Medicine Each Day

Traditional Chinese Medicine Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuan Xiong, a traditional Chinese medicine, is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. from the Umbelliferae family. It has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, promoting qi flow, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. It is mainly used for chest pain due to heart vessel obstruction, … Read more

Daily Herb: Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Daily Herb: Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Chuan Xiong 【Herb Name】 Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) 【Source】 “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic” 【Alias】 Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Yao, Xiang Guo, Hu Yao, Qiong Yao, Que Nao Qiong, Jing Qiong, Guan Qiong, Sheng Chuan Jun 【Source Material】 Dried rhizome of the plant Chuan Xiong from the Umbelliferae family. 【Prescription Name】 Chuan Xiong, Jiu Chuan Xiong … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights – Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights - Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) is first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). The Rihua Zibencao states: “It treats all types of wind, all types of qi, all types of labor injuries, all types of blood issues, nourishes the five types of labor, strengthens tendons and bones, regulates the pulse, breaks up … Read more

Monthly Herb Study: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Monthly Herb Study: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong is also known as: Shanjuqiong, Xiongfu, Xiangguo, Huju Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain Introduction A common Chinese medicinal herb, it can be used in formulas, proprietary Chinese medicines, and health foods. It has the functions of invigorating blood and promoting qi circulation, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. … Read more