The Significant Differences Between Hong Hua (Safflower) and Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)

The Significant Differences Between Hong Hua (Safflower) and Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)

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

The Distinct Differences Between Hong Hua (Safflower) and Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)

The Distinct Differences Between Hong Hua (Safflower) and Zang Hong Hua (Saffron)

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

Five Blood-Invigorating Herbs: The “Holy Medicines” for Blood Stasis and Regulation of Blood Stasis Constitution

Five Blood-Invigorating Herbs: The "Holy Medicines" for Blood Stasis and Regulation of Blood Stasis Constitution

Cardiovascular diseases pose a significant threat to human life. According to relevant data, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in China has been continuously rising in recent years, with 290 million people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, making it the leading cause of death among all diseases.This data sufficiently demonstrates the profound impact of cardiovascular diseases on … Read more