Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a commonly used medicinal herb in clinical practice, first recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). It is classified as a medium-grade herb, originally named Xiong, and is primarily produced in Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces. Over time, the production in Yunnan and Guizhou has gradually declined, … Read more