Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.
Chuan Xiong
川芎 Chuan Xiong
Chuanxiong Rhizoma
Nature
温
Taste
辛
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Meridians
肝 · 胆 · 心包
💊 Actions
Activates Blood and moves Qi, dispels Wind and relieves pain. The most important herb for migraine and menstrual pain.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for patients with active bleeding and excessive Heat. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Do not use with anticoagulant drugs.
📖 Usage & Dosage
Decoct 3-9 grams. Do not use alone for a long time (it raises Yang and promotes Heat).
🏠 Chuanxiong
Chuanxiong is a purely Chinese herb, but its use resembles that of certain Arab analgesic herbs for headaches, such as rosemary.