Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights: Blood Activating and Pain Relieving Properties of Safflower

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights: Blood Activating and Pain Relieving Properties of Safflower

Safflower (Carthami FLOS) Source This product is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae family. Aliases Safflower, grass safflower, red orchid, red orchid flower, danhua, yellow orchid, du safflower, big safflower, red blue flower, southern safflower. Provided by Lizhan Click the image to enlarge Textbook Version Online Version Origin Mainly … Read more

Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Safflower

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Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Safflower

Introduction to the Herb Image source: Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine Safflower (scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L., also known as Honghua), belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Central Asia and is cultivated in China, the former Soviet Union, Japan, and Korea.The safflower stem is erect, branched at the top, with the … Read more

The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua)

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The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua)

The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Safflower (Honghua) Safflower, also known as Honglanhua, Honglan, Caohonghua, Cihonghua, Chuanhonghua, Duhonghua, Huaihonghua, Nanhonghua, Xinhonghua, Huanglan, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, dispel blood stasis, and alleviate pain. It is used to treat amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, chest pain, abdominal pain due … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The All-Purpose King of Blood Activation and Nourishment

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: The All-Purpose King of Blood Activation and Nourishment

Health Treasure: “Red Gold” Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science _ ——Huanghua (Safflower) Safflower is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are tubular and measure 1-2 cm in length, with a surface that is yellow-red or red. The corolla tube is elongated and has five lobes at … Read more

Identification of the Chinese Medicinal Herb Safflower

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Click on “Complete Herbal Encyclopedia” above…Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, no need to seek help when ill. Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L., belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safflower (Hóng Huā)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safflower (Hóng Huā)

Safflower Hónɡ Huā Alias Grass Safflower, Red Blue Flower, Spiny Safflower Functions Invigorates blood circulation and relieves pain. Used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retained lochia, abdominal masses, traumatic injuries, and painful swellings. First Recorded In Ben Cao Tu Jing Toxicity Non-toxic Meridian Affiliation Heart Meridian Nature Warm Taste Pungent [Source] Newly Revised Materia Medica.Alias: Grass Red, … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Danshen

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Bencao Gangmu: Danshen

Danshen Dān Shēn Alias Honggen, Dahongpao, Xueshen Gen, Xueshan Gen, Hong Danshen, Zidan Shen, Yishen, Mu Yangru, Zhuma, Shanshen, Zidan Ginseng, Shan Hongluobo, Huoxue Gen, Kaoshan Hong, Hongshen, Shaojiu Hu Gen, Yesuzi Gen, Shansuzi Gen, Mihuantou, Duoduo Huagen, Fengtang Guo, Qie Chan Cao, Chi Shen; Mu Yangru, Benmacao, Selected Jiu Hu Gen Effects Invigorates blood … Read more

Effects and Functions of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Its Contraindications

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Effects and Functions of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Its Contraindications

Effects and Functions of Dan Shen: Dan Shen, derived from the roots of the Lamiaceae plant Salvia miltiorrhiza and the herb Salvia plebeia, is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and eliminate stasis, regulate menstruation and relieve pain, nourish blood and calm the spirit, cool the blood and reduce abscesses. It is used … Read more

Understanding Danshen: A Comprehensive Overview

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Understanding Danshen: A Comprehensive Overview

Danshen 【Alias】Zi Danshen, Zi Shen, Zi Dan Gen, Chi Danshen, Hong Danshen, Hong Shen, Xue Shen, Hong Luobo, Kaoshan Hong, Ye Suzi Gen. 【Properties and Channels】 Bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature, enters the Heart and Liver meridians. 【Modern Research】 Danshen primarily contains Danshenol, Danshensu, protocatechuic acid, and protocatechualdehyde. Pharmacological studies indicate that Danshen … Read more

Dan Shen: A Herb for Activating Blood Circulation and Alleviating Pain

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Dan Shen: A Herb for Activating Blood Circulation and Alleviating Pain

Chinese Herbal Medicine Dan Shen Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is slightly cold and bitter, promotes blood circulation and alleviates fullness and restlessness, dispels stasis and generates new blood, treats intestinal sounds easily. 【Warning】 Not suitable for use with Li Lu (Veratrum) and should be used cautiously in pregnant women. 【Summary】Dan Shen is a commonly used … Read more