Daily Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)
Daily Herb: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Source: The dried rhizome of the plant Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.) from the Umbelliferae family. Properties: Pungent, warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Clinical Applications: Conditions of blood stasis and qi stagnation; headaches; rheumatic pain. Characteristics: … Read more