Click the blue text above to follow us Click the headphone icon above, to listen for free to the full text This herb known as ‘soft gold’ can invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and calm the mind – especially beneficial for women is Cānghónghuā (Saffron), scientifically known as Xīhónghuā (Crocus sativus), one of the most precious … Read more
Follow and Star ▲Shenxi Garden▼ and grow together with TCM practitioners worldwide In ancient times, the only red dye available was madder, which is a soil red and requires a more complex dyeing process. However, Honghua (Safflower) produces a “true red” and can be dyed directly onto fibers, making it extremely important among red dyes. … Read more
Zanghonghua (Saffron) and Honghua (Safflower) differ by just one character in their names, yet they are two distinctly different medicinal materials. Moreover, the price difference between these two herbs is significant; Zanghonghua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious herb, very expensive and hard to obtain, while Honghua is commonly used in … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Honghua (Safflower) and Xihonghua (Saffron) are often mistakenly considered the same due to their similar names. In fact, they are two completely different traditional Chinese medicines. Honghua is a commonly used and affordable medicinal herb, while Xihonghua is a precious herb with a limited supply and high price. … Read more
Identification of the Quality of Safflower (Honghua): 1. Observe the Origin The primary production area of safflower is in Xinjiang, where the safflower has a high content, good appearance, and is the most expensive. Yunnan safflower also meets the pharmacopoeia requirements, but has a lower content. 2. Examine the Appearance: Xinjiang safflower is relatively short … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Also known as: Du Honghua (Safflower), Jin Honghua (Golden Safflower) Taste and Properties: Pungent, warm; enters the Heart and Liver meridians. King of Linoleic Acid Clinically, Honghua (Safflower) is widely used and has excellent effects in activating blood and resolving stasis, as well as promoting menstruation. It is regarded as a key blood-activating herb … Read more