Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Hong Hua 紅花 Safflower flower
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried flower of Carthamus tinctorius L.
Ingredients	Carthamin, Neocarthamine, Kaempferol 3- rhamnoglucoside
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on uterus - the herbal extract can contract uterus in mice. 2) others - oral ingestion has an inhibiting effect on ulcer due to tension in mice.
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Liver, heart
Function	Invigorates blood, induces menstruation, dispels stasis and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	Dispels stasis and invigorates blood. Can be used to treat traumatic injuries, carbuncles, swellings and abdominal pain during menstruation. For blood expectoration in dark purplish color due to internal heat, use with Semen Persicae(tao ren).
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from dampness.