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 temperate climate. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb commonly used to invigorate blood circulation, promote qi flow, dispel wind, and alleviate pain. Chuanxiong is characterized as pungent, warm, … Read more
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 (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuanxiong is a cultivated plant from the Umbelliferae family, with a developed rhizome that forms irregular, nodular, fist-shaped clumps. It has a strong and distinctive aroma, with a bitter, spicy taste and a slight sweetness that leaves a tingling sensation on the tongue. Chuanxiong is primarily produced in Sichuan (Peng County, now … Read more
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
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine, spreading TCM culture Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) 【Scientific Name】Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) 【Historical Reference】The Medicine King, Sun Simiao, described it as: “The green city is the most secluded in the world, the first cave in western Sichuan. Where the immortal cranes pass, the … Read more
We will first present the diagram of the twelve meridians along with the twelve hexagrams, twelve time periods, and twelve organs, as shown below, and then proceed with further research. 1. Summary of Human Meridians and Naming of the Twelve Meridians Ancient scholars emphasized the interaction of Yin and Yang, stating that the interaction of … Read more