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) 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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick 1Cardiovascular System Effects 1. Strengthens the heart, enhances myocardial contractility, and improves cardiac function without increasing myocardial oxygen consumption. 2. Vascular effects: dilates coronary arteries, increases myocardial blood flow; dilates peripheral blood vessels, increases blood flow; decreases cerebral blood flow. 3. … Read more