CHUAN XIONG
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Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong

Nomenclature

CHUAN XIONG
川芎
Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong
Other Names

Ligustici Chuanxiong


Properties:

Acrid
Liver / LR Gall Bladder / GB Pericardium / PC


Dosage and Toxicity

3 - 10 gm
1 - 1.5 gm powdered


Functions

Activates Qi and Blood Circulation (especially gynecological problems and pain from Qi and blood stagnation)
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang, Sheng Hua Tang, Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang, Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin, Yue Ju Wan
Dispels wind and Relieves pain (especially in Head)
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San, Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang, Juan Bi Tang
most effective for HA related to menstruation


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