Safflower (Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L.) is also known as Honglanhua, Cihonghua, Caohonghua, and others. Source The flower of the Asteraceae family plant, Safflower, is widely cultivated in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, as well as in Shandong, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Tibet. It blooms in late May, with the peak flowering period from … Read more
Honghua (拉丁学名：Carthamus tinctorius L.), also known as Safflower, is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The dried tubular flowers are orange-red, with narrow flower tubes that split into five lobes at the tip. The lobes are linear, and the yellow anthers are fused into a tube that extends beyond the lobes, with a central … 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
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
Honghua (Safflower) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, known for its cold resistance, drought tolerance, and ability to withstand saline-alkaline conditions. It has a strong adaptability and is distributed in most regions of China. The dried tubular flowers of Honghua are used in medicine and are commonly employed in clinical practice as … 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
1. Alias Safflower, Red Flower, Thistle Flower. 2. Plant Morphology Annual herb. Height 40–100 cm. Stem erect, branched at the top, with fine shallow grooves on the surface. Hairless. Leaves alternate; nearly without petioles, slightly clasping the stem; leaf blades are long oval or ovate-lanceolate. Capitulum inflorescence terminal, 2–3 cm in diameter, arranged in an … 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