Hong Hua (Safflower) is a commonly used blood-activating herb, but those unfamiliar with it often mistakenly believe that “Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)” is of superior quality, leading to the misconception that safflower from Tibet is called Zang Hong Hua. This is not the case; there are two misunderstandings here: first, although Hong Hua and Zang … Read more
Zang Hong Hua (Saffron) and Hong Hua (Safflower) have names that differ by only one character, yet they are two entirely different medicinal herbs. Moreover, there is a significant price difference between these two herbs; Zang Hong Hua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious medicinal herb, very expensive and hard to … Read more
Hong Hua (Safflower) Most effective for resolving blood stasis and heat In larger doses, it promotes circulation In smaller doses, it nourishes the blood Hong Hua, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried flowers of the plant Carthamus tinctorius, a member of the Asteraceae family. The flowers are harvested in summer when … Read more
Zanghonghua (Saffron) and Honghua (Safflower) have names that differ by only one character, yet they are two distinctly different medicinal materials in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Moreover, there is a significant price difference between these two herbs; Zanghonghua (also known as Xihonghua or Crocus sativus) is a precious medicinal herb that is very expensive and … Read more
Dan Shen Breaks stagnation and regulates menstruation Generates new blood and eliminates evil Removes excessive bleeding Dan Shen, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried root and rhizome of the plant Salvia miltiorrhiza. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of dirt, and dried. Name: Dan Shen Pinyin: DAN SHEN Alias: … Read more
All herbs that promote blood circulation, facilitate blood flow, and dissipate blood stasis are referred to as huoxue quyu yao (活血祛瘀药). Among them, those with stronger blood-invigorating and stasis-removing effects are also known as poyao (破血药) or zhuyu yao (逐瘀药). Blood is one of the essential substances in the human body, and it must flow … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time Medicinal herbs for activating blood circulation and removing stasis are divided into two categories: traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and proprietary Chinese medicines. The TCM herbs include Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Xi Xin (Asarum), Shui Zhi (Leech), Ji Xue Teng (Sanguisorba), etc. If you have time to prepare, you … Read more
Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) is the dried root of the peony plant, with a bitter and sour taste, slightly cold nature, and is associated with the Liver and Spleen meridians. It has the effects of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, astringing yin and stopping sweating, softening the liver and alleviating pain, and calming liver yang. … Read more
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) 【Source】Processed product of the plant Rehmannia Glutinosa from the Scrophulariaceae family.【Origin】Mainly produced in Wuzhi, Wenxian, and Boai counties in Henan Province.【Preparation Method】① Take clean raw Rehmannia, mix with yellow wine, place in a steaming container, seal tightly, and steam in a water bath until the wine is absorbed, resulting in … Read more
Daily Herb: Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) Angelica Sinensis danggui Also known as Danggui, Qin Na, Xi Danggui, Min Danggui, Jin Danggui, Danggui Shen, Han Guwei, Wen Wu, Danggui Qu, Tu Danggui Morphological Characteristics Perennial herb.Stems are purple.Basal leaves and lower stem leaves are ovate, 2-3 times thrice-divided or pinnately lobed, with final lobes ovate or ovate-lanceolate, … Read more