1. Differences Between Saffron and Carthamus Saffron and Carthamus differ by just one character, often leading to confusion as the same medicinal substance. In fact, they belong to different plant families and have vastly different market prices. According to the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, the summarized information is as follows: Saffron (Crocus sativus) … Read more
Carthamus (Safflower) Safflower (Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L., also known as grass safflower or red-blue flower) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The medicinal part used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is its dried flowers, which are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, and then dried in the shade … Read more
Click the top left ↑ “Dao Yi Chen Ming” to follow the public account Hong Hua (Safflower) Hong Hua, the name of a Chinese herb, refers to the dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red and are … Read more
Properties and Channels Spicy, warm. Enters the Heart and Liver channels. Functions and Indications Activates blood and regulates menstruation, disperses stasis and alleviates pain. Used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, chest pain, abdominal pain due to stasis, stabbing pain in the chest and hypochondria, trauma from falls, and painful sores. Dosage and Administration … Read more
SafflowerHonghuaCARTHAMI FLOS1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant, Carthamus tinctorius L. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, and then dried in the shade or under sunlight. 【Properties】This product consists of tubular flowers without ovaries, measuring 1-2 cm in … Read more
Honghua (Safflower): Also known as: Grass Safflower. 【Source】Dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae family. 【Morphological Characteristics】An annual herb, 30-100 cm tall, with a smooth and hairless stem. The stem is erect and branched at the top. Leaves are alternate, nearly sessile, embracing the stem, elongated oval or ovate-lanceolate, 4-9 cm … Read more
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is cultivated worldwide, with various types categorized generally into ornamental, oil-producing, and dual-purpose varieties. In China, safflower is primarily cultivated for medicinal use, with the main varieties being: (1) “Du Hong Hua” (杜红花) This variety is mainly distributed in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, with a height of 80-120 cm; it has 27-30 … Read more
Source: Zhangjiagang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital In daily life, we often come across many traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Can you recognize them all? Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has specially created the “Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia” series to help everyone understand the herbal medicines in daily life. Stay tuned! ▼▼▼ Source This product … Read more
Carthamus – Chinese Herbal Name – Safflower Category: Invigorating Blood and Dispelling Stasis · Overview · Carthamus, a medicinal herb, is derived from the upper part and stigma of the flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested on sunny mornings in September to October, and the stigmas … Read more
【Alias】 Hong Lan Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua 【Source】This product is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius L.).【Harvest】Harvest the tubular flowers in summer when they change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. Remove impurities and dry in the shade or with gentle … Read more