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
Safflower (Honghua): Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications 1. Introduction Safflower, a well-known medicinal herb in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), contributes significantly to health with its unique benefits and functions. However, safflower is not suitable for everyone, and there are four groups of people who need to pay special attention to its contraindications. 2. … 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
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza): Benefits, Precautions, and Combinations 1. Introduction Dan Shen, a highly esteemed herb in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), offers a range of six significant benefits and uses. What precautions should be taken when consuming Dan Shen? What are the recommended methods of consumption? And what combinations enhance its effects? … Read more
Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStar/Pin for easy access Chuanxiong （川芎） 【Medicinal Source】The rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong from the Umbelliferae family. 【Properties】Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. 【Meridians Entered】Liver meridian, Gallbladder meridian, Pericardium meridian. 【Functions】Invigorates blood circulation, promotes qi flow, dispels wind, and alleviates pain. Chuanxiong, … Read more
Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) has the effects of promoting qi and resolving stasis, dispelling wind and drying dampness, invigorating blood and alleviating pain. It is a warm and pungent herb that enters the Liver (Gan) meridian, Gallbladder (Dan) meridian, and Sanjiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is effective in treating headaches and dizziness caused by wind-cold evil. … Read more
Chuanxiong (川芎) is commonly used to invigorate blood circulation and promote qi flow, dispel wind, and alleviate pain. The best quality is characterized by large, plump roots, firm texture, yellow-white cross-section, high oil content, and strong aroma. 1. Invigorate Blood and Promote Qi Chuanxiong is used to treat coronary heart disease and angina. It can … Read more
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) Properties: Spicy, Warm Meridians: Liver, Gallbladder Functions: Nourishes blood, invigorates blood circulation, regulates Qi, dispels wind and alleviates pain, resolves abscesses and detoxifies Indications: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor, postpartum abdominal pain due to blood stasis. Wind-cold headache, dizziness, pain in the chest, hypochondria, and abdominal area, cold bi syndrome … Read more
Invigorating blood circulation, dispelling blood stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders such as irregular … Read more
Invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote Qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders, such as irregular menstruation and … Read more