Hong Hua (Safflower Flower)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2008-06-07 08:38.
Chinese Name:
Hong HuaEnglish Name:
Safflower FlowerFunctions and Usage:
- Invigorate blood, unblock menstruation - blood stasis patterns w/amenorrhea, abdominal pain, post partum dizziness, lochioschesis, abdominal masses.
- Dispels blood stasis, alleviates pain - blood stasis wounds and pain, carbuncles, dark purplish erythema, rash, chest pain due to blood stasis.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid During Pregnancy
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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