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
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
Also known as: Du Honghua (Carthamus), Jin Honghua (Golden Safflower) Taste and Properties: Pungent in flavor, warm in nature; enters the Heart and Liver meridians. King of Linoleic Acid In clinical practice, Honghua is widely used and is known for its excellent ability to invigorate blood circulation and dispel blood stasis, as well as its … 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
Safflower (Hong Hua) is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, and has anti-cancer properties. It is also used to promote menstruation, alleviate food stagnation, and relieve pain. Alias:Du Hong Hua, Huai Hong, Chuan Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Hong Lan Hua Taste and Properties:Pungent and bitter, slightly … Read more
Honghua (Safflower) Honghua, also known as Cao Honghua (草红花). Honghua has a unique fragrance and a slightly bitter taste. The best quality is characterized by long petals, bright red color, and soft texture. Honghua is mainly produced in Henan, Zhejiang, and Sichuan provinces. The efficacy and functions of Honghua are primarily manifested in promoting blood … Read more
Safflower (Honghua) has been cherished since ancient times as a rare and valuable medicine. It offers numerous benefits for the body. It can effectively unblock the meridians, promote blood circulation, dispel stasis, and relieve pain. It is indicated for conditions such as blood stasis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain due to stasis, chest pain, masses, … Read more
Image of Safflower Plant Chinese Medicine Name: Honghua (红花) Alias: Honglanhua (红蓝花), Cihonghua (刺红花), Caohonghua (草红花). English Name: Carthami Flos. Medicinal Part: Dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae family. Properties: Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. It enters the Heart and Liver meridians. Functions: Activates blood circulation, regulates menstruation, disperses … Read more