Introduction Reading Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, statistics show that over 70,000 confirmed cases in China have utilized Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), accounting for 91.5%. Clinical efficacy observations indicate that TCM has a total utilization rate exceeding 90%, playing a significant role in the treatment of COVID-19, once again proving to the world … Read more
Safflower (Honghua), known in ancient times as Red-Blue Flower, is red in color, but how can it also be blue? To clarify this, I researched many documents and couldn’t figure it out yesterday, but today I finally understand… Safflower (Honghua) is an annual herb from the Asteraceae family, growing nearly one meter tall, with spiny … Read more
Safflower (Honghua), an annual herb of the Asteraceae family, grows nearly one meter tall, with spiny leaf edges; the stem is upright and pale, branching out with 1-5 clusters of flowers that resemble daisies, initially yellow and later turning orange-red. The ovary below the flower resembles a bottle, and after harvesting safflower, new flowers continuously … Read more
Safflower (红花, hóng huā) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. It is referred to as “red and blue flower” in the Han Book and is explained as safflower in the “Kaibao Materia Medica”. Other names: South safflower, grass safflower, red-blue flower, safflower hair. Source: The dried flower of the annual or biennial herbaceous plant … Read more
Safflower (Hong Hua) is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, combat cancer, alleviate pain, and aid digestion; it is used for conditions such as amenorrhea, difficult labor, stillbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum blood stasis pain, carbuncles, and traumatic injuries. Safflower can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, invigorate blood and resolve stasis, and … Read more
The Benefits and Effects of Safflower: What Are the Pros and Cons of Drinking Safflower Tea? Safflower, also known as Honghua (红花), is referred to as red-blue flower, prickly safflower, and grass safflower. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. Drinking safflower tea regularly can help regulate coronary heart … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Safflower (Honghua) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and is also used as a flavoring agent. It is commonly found in daily life, with some people preferring to brew it in water. In addition to being used for brewing tea or decoction, it can also be … Read more
Identification of the Quality of Safflower (Honghua): 1. Observe the Origin The primary production area of safflower is in Xinjiang, where the safflower has a high content, good appearance, and is the most expensive. Yunnan safflower also meets the pharmacopoeia requirements, but has a lower content. 2. Examine the Appearance: Xinjiang safflower is relatively short … Read more
Safflower Information Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) belongs to the Asteraceae family and the Carthamus genus, also known as red blue flower or spiny safflower. It is an annual herb with spiny leaf margins, and its flower heads are mostly arranged in a corymb at the top of the stem, surrounded by bracts. The involucre consists of … Read more
Safflower (Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius L.) is also known as Honglanhua, Cihonghua, Caohonghua, and others. Source The flower of the Asteraceae family plant, Safflower, is widely cultivated in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, as well as in Shandong, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Tibet. It blooms in late May, with the peak flowering period from … Read more