Hong Hua

Herbs that move the blood

 

 

Channels: HT, LIV

Properties: Spicy, Warm

English Translation: Red Flower

Common: Safflower Flower

Latin: Flos Carthami Tinctorii

Actions:

  • Expel blood stasis and alleviate pain: various blood stasis such as gynecologic diseases, Zheng Jia, abdominal pain, joints pain, traumatic injury and Lung or Intestine abscesses
  • Improve Blood circulation: various blood stagnation diseases such as circulatory system problems, angina, thrombosis; e.g. Dan Shen, Chuang Xiong, Chi Shao

Dosage:

  • 3-9g, 0.9g-1.5g when used to harmonize the blood

Contraindications:

  • During pregnancy should be prohibited