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Channels:
HT, LIV
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin Name:
Flos Carthami Tinctorii
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Hong Hua means "Red Flower"
Actions
- Invigorates the Blood, Eliminates Blood Stasis, Regulates Menses, Nourishes Blood
For most blood stasis patterns including gynecological disorders, chest pain, and abdominal masses and pain, as well as dermatological problems. It treats amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum pain, trauma and sports injuries, skin sores, carbuncles, measles, stillbirth, and difficult labor.
- Opens Channels
For joint pain or paralysis
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Do not overdose, it may cause excess bleeding
Herb-Drug Interactions
- Hong Hua may interfere with Anti-Coagulating drugs.
Toxicity and Overdose
- Overdose will cause headaches, nausea, dilated pupils, and an increase in intraocular pressure. Skin allergies and anaphylactic shock have been reported.
- Large doses have been taken for long periods without any harm.
Dosage
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
- 3-10 Grams in decoction( Chen)
Notes
- Small dose will harmonize and nourish, large dose will disperse stasis
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
References
Herbs
Formulas
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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