Overview of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Overview of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The medicinal herb is referred to as Dan Shen. The main chemical components of Dan Shen are divided into two categories: lipophilic diterpenoid compounds and hydrophilic polyphenolic acids. The lipophilic components include Dan Shen Keton I (Tanshinone … Read more

Chongzhou Local Medicinal Materials: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)

Chongzhou Local Medicinal Materials: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)

Chongzhou City is located in the western part of the Sichuan Basin, along the upper reaches of the Min River. Its unique natural conditions and long history of cultivation have nurtured various high-quality Chinese medicinal materials, among which Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) is a representative local medicinal herb. Chongzhou Local Medicinal Material – Chuanxiong Chongzhou is … Read more

Understanding Chuanxiong: The ‘Ibuprofen of Traditional Chinese Medicine’

Understanding Chuanxiong: The 'Ibuprofen of Traditional Chinese Medicine'

20 24 ╱ Click the blue text to follow us ╱ Authentic medicinal materials refer to high-quality and pure medicinal substances that have a long history, suitable production areas, excellent varieties, abundant yields, meticulous processing, outstanding efficacy, and regional characteristics. Many medicinal names on TCM prescriptions are marked with place names such as “Chuan” (Sichuan), … Read more

Chuanxiong (A Comprehensive Study of Historical Materia Medica)

Chuanxiong (A Comprehensive Study of Historical Materia Medica)

Chuanxiong (Xiong, Hu, Xiangguo, Shanjuqiong) Chuanxiong refers to the dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), which is primarily cultivated in Sichuan Province, as well as in Guizhou, Yunnan, and Shaanxi. The original plant prefers a warm climate with abundant rainfall and sufficient sunlight, is somewhat drought-resistant, but is sensitive to shade and waterlogging. … Read more

Understanding the Qi-Invigorating Properties of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Understanding the Qi-Invigorating Properties of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Alias: Xiao Ye Chuanxiong (Small Leaf Chuanxiong). Source: This product is the rhizome of the Umbelliferae plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.), primarily produced in Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan, with the best quality from Sichuan. It is cultivated artificially. Harvested in May, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and then sliced after removing the fibrous … Read more

Identification of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Chuanxiong

Identification of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Chuanxiong

Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, seeking help when ill Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) is the dried rhizome of the plant in the Apiaceae family. It is harvested in summer when the nodes on the stem are prominently protruding and slightly purplish. After removing the soil, it is … Read more

Chuanxiong Rhizoma: A Comprehensive Overview

Chuanxiong Rhizoma: A Comprehensive Overview

Chuanxiong (川芎) Chuanxiong Rhizoma Chuanxiong, also known as Juqiong, Xiangguo, Huxiang, Maxian, Xixiong, and Guanxiong, is derived from the rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort., belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is primarily produced in the regions of Dujiangyan and Pengzhou in Sichuan. [Herb Characteristics] The herb appears as irregular, nodule-like, fist-shaped clusters, with … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Click on the “Shennong Hundred Herbs Formula” above… Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, no need to seek help when ill Alias: Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Yao, Xiang Guo, Hu Yao, Ma Xian, Qiong Yao, Que Nao Qiong, Jing Qiong, Guan Qiong, Fu Qiong, Tai Qiong, Xi Qiong … Read more

The Efficacy and Contraindications of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

The Efficacy and Contraindications of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is aromatic and disperses warmth, entering the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. It ascends to the head and descends to the blood sea, circulating blood and qi internally while dispersing wind and cold externally. It is a powerful blood invigorator, treating blood stasis and various pains, especially suitable for those with cold … Read more

Chuanxiong: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Properties and Applications in TCM

Chuanxiong: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Properties and Applications in TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daily Updates on Herbal Knowledge Introduction to Chuanxiong Chuanxiong is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Apiaceae family. It features compound umbel flowers and pinnate compound leaves, and is a perennial herb. It is harvested in summer when the stem nodes are prominently raised and slightly purplish, … Read more