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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Fan Hong Hua (Saffron)

Herb 7 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Channels:
HT, LIV

Properties:
Spicy, Warm

Latin Name:
Stigma Croci Sativi

Fan Hong Hua means "Tibetan Red Flower"

Alternate Names

Zang Hong Hua

Actions

Invigorates the Blood, Dispels Stasis, and Unblocks the Menses
For many symptoms of Blood Stagnation including amenorrhea, retained lochia, fullness and stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm due to emotional distress
Cools Blood and Resolves Toxicity
For light red maculopapular rashes with high fevers.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use during Pregnancy

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

Overdose can lead to vomiting, intestinal colic, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, disorientation, and convulsions.

Dosage

1.5-6 grams (Bensky)

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.