Ligusticum chuanxiong

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) – A Comprehensive Overview

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Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) - A Comprehensive Overview

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

The Dual Role of Medicinal and Edible Plants: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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The Dual Role of Medicinal and Edible Plants: A Focus on Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a medicinal and edible plant primarily produced in Sichuan (Guangxian), and widely cultivated in rural areas of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, thriving in a temperate climate. It is commonly used to invigorate blood and promote qi circulation, expel wind, and relieve pain, with extensive applications for various conditions caused by blood … Read more

Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Scientific name: Ligusticum chuanxiong hort), also known as: Fuxiong, Taixiong, Xiangguo, Jingxiong, etc. Source It is the dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is mainly produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces. It is harvested in summer when the nodes … Read more

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

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Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Scan the QR code above Follow us Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). It is classified as a medium-grade herb and is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and dispel blood stasis. Many of you may be … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong: Who Should Avoid It and How to Use It

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The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong: Who Should Avoid It and How to Use It

Click the blue text to follow us Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), also known as Chuanmiao root or Wu Miao root, is a traditional Chinese herb that is a perennial herbaceous plant primarily found in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. It is commonly used for invigorating blood circulation and alleviating pain; Chuanxiong is warm, aromatic, and drying, making … Read more

The Efficacy and Usage of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) and Its Dietary Contraindications

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The Efficacy and Usage of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) and Its Dietary Contraindications

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is derived from the dried rhizome of the plant in the Umbelliferae family, primarily produced in Sichuan. Chuanxiong is warm in nature, pungent in flavor, and enters the Liver (Gan), Gallbladder (Dan), and Heart (Xin) meridians. It has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, promoting qi flow, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. … Read more

Understanding Herbs: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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Understanding Herbs: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Click the top left corner to follow us Chuanxiong Plant Source It is the dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) from the Umbelliferae family. Other names include Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Bo, Xiang Guo, Hu Bo, Ma Xian Xiong Bo. Its effects include invigorating blood circulation and promoting Qi flow, dispelling wind … Read more

Understanding a Chinese Herb Every Day: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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Understanding a Chinese Herb Every Day: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Scientific name: Ligusticum chuanxiong hort) is a cultivated plant primarily produced in Sichuan (Guangxian), and also found in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, thriving in a mild climate. It is a medicinal herb commonly used to invigorate blood circulation, promote qi flow, dispel wind, and alleviate pain. Chuanxiong is pungent, warm, and aromatic, capable of … Read more

Species Calendar | Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

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Species Calendar | Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Click the blue text to follow usAlias Da Chuanxiong, Chao Chuanxiong, Zhi Chuanxiong, Jiu Chuanxiong, Jiu Yuan Chun, Shan Ju Xiong, Shan Ju Qiong, Hu Qiong, Ma Xian Xiong Qiong, Que Nao, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Guan Xiong, Fu Xiong, Tai Xiong, Xi Xiong, Xi Chuan Xiong, Xiao Ye Chuan Xiong, Xiang Guo, Xiong … Read more

Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong): Properties and Uses in TCM

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Understanding Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong): Properties and Uses in TCM

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is an irregular, nodule-shaped, fist-sized mass, with a diameter of 2 to 175px. The surface is yellow-brown, rough, and shriveled, featuring numerous parallel raised nodes. The apex has a depressed, round-shaped stem scar, while the underside and nodes have many small, tumor-like root scars. It is firm and not easily broken, with … Read more