Invigorates Blood and Moves Qi
One of the most effective herbs for all Blood and Qi stasis patterns. For Gynecological disorders like irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor, postpartum abdominal pain and retained lochia
Expels Wind and Relieves Pain
A top herb for all headaches due to Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Wind-Damp, Blood Stagnation and Blood Deficiency. Also for dizziness due to wind. Relieves pain associated with Qi and Blood Stasis including pain in the chest, flanks, hypochondria, muscles and joints. For numbness, paralysis, chronic non-healing sores with or without pus, and Bi Zheng.
Contraindications and Cautions
Use with caution during pregnancy
Avoid in patients with excess menses or prone to bleeding
Do not use for Yin deficiency Fire with a red tongue and dry mouth
Herb-Drug Interactions
Chuan Xiong may interfere with Anti-Coagulating drugs.
Toxicity and Overdose
Rare cases of shortened time between menses, menorrhagia, urinary frequency, abdominal tingling and pain, headache, vomiting and painful urination
Dosage
3-9 grams in decoction, 1-1.5 grams as powder (Bensky)
3-10 grams in decoction, 1-1.5 grams in powder (Chen)
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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