Carthamus Flower ( 红花 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Carthami Tinctorii
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Hong Hua 红花
Common
English Name
Safflower
Part
of Plant Used
Flower
Nature
Warm
Taste
Acrid
Meridians
Entered
Heart, Liver
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat menstrual imbalances and pain, lack
of menstrual blood flow, postbirth abdominal pain, and traumatic injuries
(TCM: stagnant and congealed Blood).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Invigorates Blood and promotes menstruation; dispels Congealed Blood and
alleviates pain; harmonizes Blood.
Common
Formulas Used In
Pseudoginseng and Dragon Blood.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Do not use during pregnancy.
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