Source Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the Asteraceae plant. It is cultivated in various regions across the country, primarily produced in Henan, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang. The flowers are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red, and then dried in the shade or under sunlight. Care should be taken … Read more
The application and cultivation history of Honghua (Safflower) is long-standing. According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica” (Bencao Gangmu), the blue flower is also known as safflower, and its leaves resemble those of orchids, hence the name. It grows in the Lianghan region and the Western Regions. The “Records of the Great Historian” states that … Read more
Safflower (Honghua), also known as Carthamus tinctorius, is the dried tubular flower of a dicotyledonous plant in the Asteraceae family, with the best quality characterized by long petals, bright red color, and soft texture. Safflower is a common herb used for invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain. The variety known … Read more
Safflower (Carthami FLOS) Source This product is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae family. Aliases Safflower, grass safflower, red orchid, red orchid flower, danhua, yellow orchid, du safflower, big safflower, red blue flower, southern safflower. Provided by Lizhan Click the image to enlarge Textbook Version Online Version Origin Mainly … Read more
Health Treasure: “Red Gold” Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science _ ——Huanghua (Safflower) Safflower is the dried flower of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The flowers are tubular and measure 1-2 cm in length, with a surface that is yellow-red or red. The corolla tube is elongated and has five lobes at … Read more
Every Week One Herb This Week’s Star: Dan Shen Main Character: Dan Shen Chinese Name: Dan Shen Latin Name: Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Other Names: Zi Dan Shen, Hong Gen, Xue Shen Gen, Da Hong Pao, etc. Part One Its Appearance Dan Shen is a perennial erect herb of the Lamiaceae family, growing to a height … Read more
(Follow the Materia Medica Study to learn about herbal knowledge)【Basic Introduction to Chuan Xiong】 Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is also known as Jing Xiong and Guan Xiong. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested 4-5 days after the Xiaoman solar term and completed by … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us chuanxiong Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuanxiong, also known as Shan Ju Qiong, thrives in a temperate climate with abundant rainfall and sufficient sunlight, and is primarily produced in Sichuan, with cultivation also found in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi. Chuanxiong is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 40-60 … Read more
Source Verification Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), as recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing”, is described as: “Taste: pungent, temperature: warm. It is used for cough, calming fright, dispelling evil, detoxifying, treating ghostly ailments, eliminating three worms, and prolonged use opens the spirit.” The “Mingyi Bielu” states: “Non-toxic. It is used to eliminate cold movement in … Read more
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