Baicao Traditional Chinese Medicine Follow the Herbal Medicine Encyclopedia, learn about a new herb every day The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) [Chinese Herbal Name] Chuanxiong (川芎) [Alias] Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Ruan, Xiang Guo, Hu Ruan, Ma Xian, Xi Xiong, Guan Xiong. [Source] The rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong from the … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuan Xiong, a traditional Chinese medicine, is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. from the Umbelliferae family. It has the effects of invigorating blood circulation, promoting qi flow, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. It is mainly used for chest pain due to heart vessel obstruction, … Read more
Chuan Xiong 【Herb Name】 Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) 【Source】 “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic” 【Alias】 Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Yao, Xiang Guo, Hu Yao, Qiong Yao, Que Nao Qiong, Jing Qiong, Guan Qiong, Sheng Chuan Jun 【Source Material】 Dried rhizome of the plant Chuan Xiong from the Umbelliferae family. 【Prescription Name】 Chuan Xiong, Jiu Chuan Xiong … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) is first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). The Rihua Zibencao states: “It treats all types of wind, all types of qi, all types of labor injuries, all types of blood issues, nourishes the five types of labor, strengthens tendons and bones, regulates the pulse, breaks up … Read more
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuan Xiong, also known as Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Ru, Xiang Guo, Hu Ru, Que Nao Xiong, and Jing Xiong, has a long history of application that can be traced back to the earliest recorded times. It is mentioned multiple times in ancient texts such as the Shan Hai Jing, Guan … Read more
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
Chuanxiong is also known as: Shanjuqiong, Xiongfu, Xiangguo, Huju Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain Introduction A common Chinese medicinal herb, it can be used in formulas, proprietary Chinese medicines, and health foods. It has the functions of invigorating blood and promoting qi circulation, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. … Read more
Consultation with Physicians, Health Science Popularization, click the above to follow us↑ 1Chuanxiong Chuanxiong (Scientific name: Ligusticum chuanxiong hort), a cultivated plant, primarily produced in Sichuan (Dujiangyan, Pengzhou), grows in a mild climate. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant commonly used to invigorate blood and promote qi, dispel wind and relieve pain. Chuanxiong is … Read more
Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine, seeking help when ill Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) is the dried rhizome of the plant in the Apiaceae family. It is harvested in summer when the nodes on the stem are prominently protruding and slightly purplish. After removing the soil, it is … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) (Xiong, Hu, Xiangguo, Shanjuqiong) Chuanxiong is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum Chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is mainly cultivated in Sichuan Province, as well as in Guizhou, Yunnan, and Shaanxi. The original plant prefers a warm climate with abundant rainfall and sufficient sunlight, is somewhat drought-resistant, but is … Read more