Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Chuan Xiong 川芎 Cnidium
Grown	Southwest China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.
Ingredients	Ligustilide, Butylphthalide, Butylidenphthalide
Pharma Effect	1) Convulsion controlling effect - active ingredients ligustilide and Butylidenphthalide can relax smooth muscles. 2) Sedative effect - Oral ingestion of the herbal extract for seven consecutive days can extend sleeping induced by hexobarbital and inhibit
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Liver, gallbladder, heart
Function	Promotes movement of qi, dispels stasis and wind, relieves pain, regulates qi, invigorates blood, expels pus, regenerates tissue and dries dampness. This herb is frequently used to relieve pain.
Clinic Usage	For headache, dizziness, distended chest, spasms, arthritis due to cold, weak lower back and legs, abdominal pain due to cold, diarrhea, irregular menstruation, carbuncles and swellings.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs or qi deficiency.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from worm infestation.