Daily Herb Insight: Promoting Blood Circulation, Dispelling Wind, and Alleviating Pain

Daily Herb Insight: Promoting Blood Circulation, Dispelling Wind, and Alleviating Pain

Alias: Fu Xiong, Tai Xiong, Xi Xiong, Ma Xian, Guan Xiong, Jing Xiong Overview: The Chinese medicinal herb Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a blood-activating and stasis-resolving herb, derived from the dried rhizome of the Umbelliferae family plant. Main Functions: Promotes blood circulation, moves Qi, dispels wind, and alleviates pain. Typical Characteristics Chuan Xiong is … Read more

Overview of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Overview of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), a cultivated plant of the Apiaceae family, has a developed rhizome that forms irregular, nodular, fist-shaped clumps. The stem is erect, cylindrical, and has longitudinal stripes; the upper part is highly branched, while the lower part has swollen nodes that appear disc-shaped. The flowering period is from July to August, and the … Read more

Chuanxiong Rhizoma: A Comprehensive Overview

Chuanxiong Rhizoma: A Comprehensive Overview

Chuanxiong (川芎) Chuanxiong Rhizoma Chuanxiong, also known as Juqiong, Xiangguo, Huxiang, Maxian, Xixiong, and Guanxiong, is derived from the rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort., belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is primarily produced in the regions of Dujiangyan and Pengzhou in Sichuan. [Herb Characteristics] The herb appears as irregular, nodule-like, fist-shaped clusters, with … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong)

ChuanxiongChuān Xiōnɡ Alias Qiangxiong, Xiao Ye Chuanxiong, Shan Ju Qiong, Xiang Guo, Hu Xiong, Ma Xian Qiangxiong, Que Nao Qiong, Jing Qiong, Guan Qiong, Fu Qiong, Tai Qiong, Xi Qiong, Ma Xian Functions Invigorates blood circulation and promotes qi flow, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, stabbing pain in … Read more

The 7 Most Effective Traditional Chinese Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation, Reducing Swelling, and Alleviating Pain

The 7 Most Effective Traditional Chinese Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation, Reducing Swelling, and Alleviating Pain

Today marks the 3195th day of Han Kang Medicine accompanying you. In daily life, it is inevitable to have bumps and bruises, and sometimes we encounter minor accidents, making injuries quite common. Therefore, today Han Kang Medicine will introduce several medicines that activate blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain for your reference in case … Read more

Summary of Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs

Summary of Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs

Chapter 13: Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs Medicinal substances that primarily promote blood circulation and disperse blood stasis are referred to as blood activating and stasis resolving herbs, or simply blood activating herbs. They are generally pungent, bitter, and warm in nature, primarily entering the Heart (Xin) and Liver (Gan) meridians, and affecting the … Read more

Ten Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas for Activating Blood Circulation and Removing Stasis

Ten Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas for Activating Blood Circulation and Removing Stasis

1. Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction (Qing · “Yilin Gai Cuo”)Effect: Activates blood and opens the orifices. Indications: Long-standing blood stasis in the upper body leading to deafness, rosacea, red and painful eyes, hair loss, skin with dark or purplish spots, purple and dark tongue, thin and rough pulse. Key diagnostic points: Pain in the head and … Read more

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: Bai Shao (White Peony)

Bai Shao (白芍) is a natural Chinese medicinal material, derived from the underground roots of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora) of the Ranunculaceae family. After removing the outer skin, the roots are sliced and dried to obtain the medicinal product. It is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, and … Read more

Anti-Cancer Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Efficacy and Functions of Bai Shao

Anti-Cancer Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Efficacy and Functions of Bai Shao

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that invigorates blood circulation and eliminates pathogenic factors, greatly benefiting human health. However, many people do not have a comprehensive understanding of Bai Shao’s specific effects and medicinal value. Today, I will provide a detailed introduction to give everyone a … Read more

The Efficacy of Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy of Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellnessClick below to follow for free↓↓↓ Bai Shao (白芍) is a natural medicinal herb, derived from the underground roots of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora), which are collected, peeled, sliced, and dried. It is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, … Read more