Safflower Flower, Hóng Huā, 红花, Flos Carthamus Tinctorius
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Space USA: Carthamus Tinctorius USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:anticoagulant drugs • antipatelet drugs
Health Benefits
For: cerebral thrombosis • duodenal ulcers • coronary artery disease • menstrual pain • amenorrhea • abdominal masses • joint pain • chest pain • hepatomegaly
Attributes: antiplatelet • antithrombatic • heart stimulant • CNS suppressant • uterine stimulant • adaptogenic
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Constituents:
carthamin • carthamone
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Carthamus Tinctorius is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Regulate Blood - Invigorate
English: Safflower Flower Pinyin: Hong Hua Pharmaceutical: Flos Carthamus Tinctorius
Organs: Heart • Liver Temperature: Warm
Taste: Acrid Toxicity:
Patterns: Blood stasis
Actions: Invigorate blood • Unblock menses • Dispel blood stasis • Relieve pain
Indications: Amenorrhea • Post partum pain • Abdominal masses • Lochioschesis • Traumatic injuries • Sores without pus • Chest Bi • Cardio vascular disease • immature measles • Dark purple erythema
Contraindications: pregnancy • anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs
Typical Dosage: 3g to 9g • Cook <5 min • 1-2 g– blood generation • 3-5 gm –harmonizes blood • 6-9 gm – invigorates the blood • 10-15 gm – breaks up blood stasis • max 8g/kg (Chen) Guidelines
Parts Used: flower Notable for: Herb pair: Hong Hua/Tao Ren - immediate pain relief and unblock stasis
Other: Hong Hua is better at dispersing blood stagnation to open channels/collaterals and extremities pain • Tao Ren better for blood stagnation in the abs and for lung and intestine abscess
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Formulas with Hong Hua
Dang Gui Hong Hua Yin • Ge Xia Zhu Ru Tang • Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang • Tao Hong Si Wu Tang • Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang
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Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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