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CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS

Hong Hua SAFFLOWER FLOWER

This herb invigorates (or “regulates”) the Blood, treating problems associated with Blood stasis. In TCM, these problems include pain and internal masses or growths.

HOW TO USE

Hong Hua is used for any Blood stasis patterns. These may include such gynecological problems as amenorrhea, post-partum dizziness, or fibroids. It may also include other tumors if they are caused by congealed blood, and many skin diseases, such as Kaposi’s sarcoma, and scarlet fever. As it helps stuck Blood pain it is good for wounds or painful sores. It helps to bring out a measles’ rash fully and is useful for pain in the limbs. It also helps joint pain in arthritis.

PROPERTIES Acrid, Warm

CHANNELS Heart, Liver

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Invigorates the Blood and unblocks menstruation: it expels congealed Blood in the meridians and is not just for menstrual problems.

 Dispels Blood stasis and alleviates pain: it enters the Blood level of the channels (as opposed to qi or organ level).

CAUTION

 As with many blood-moving herbs, do not take this during pregnancy.