The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)

Click the blue text above to follow us Chuanxiong (川芎) Scientific Name:Ligusticum chuanxiong hort, a cultivated plant primarily produced in Sichuan (Guangxian), and also found in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, growing in a mild climate. It is atraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb commonly used foractivating blood circulation,promoting qi flow,dispelling wind, and relieving pain. Chuanxiong is … Read more

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