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| Ligusticum |
Ligusticum
wallichi , sometimes referred to as Cnidium, is a very widely used blood
tonic. It is especially common in women's blood tonic formulations. Ligusticum
is a superb "blood vitalizing" herb used to improve blood circulation and
to disperse blood stagnation. It has recently been found to improve blood
circulation in the heart. It is sometimes called Cnidium on some product
labels, and should not be confused with Cnidium seed, a Yang essence tonic. |
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More Information: Other Common Names (sometimes called "Cnidium"---not to be confused with Fructus Cnidium) Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs 213 Pharmaceutical Latin Rhizoma Ligustici Pinyin Chuan Xiong Treasures Blood Treasure Rating ***1/2 Atmospheric Energy Warm Taste Pungent and bitter Organ Meridian Systems Liver, Gall Bladder, Pericardium, Heart Part Used and Form Rhizome Primary Functions Vitalizes the blood, promotes the circulation of blood and Qi, nourishes blood, relieves wind conditions, analgesic Qualities Ligusticum is one of the primary blood vitalizing herbs used in Chinese herbalism. It is very widely used in treating menstrual disorders because it is so effective at activating blood flow and relieving pain associated with blood and Qi stagnation. It warms the uterus and decongests swelling in the pelvic basin. In addition to its blood vitalizing effects, Ligusticum is a good blood tonic. Though it was not classically recognized as a major heart tonic, it has recently been discovered that Ligusticum provides many benefits to the heart muscle. Its action in this regard is similar to that of Ilex and Notoginseng. It significantly enhances myocardial circulation and is now being widely used clinically in China to treat and prevent heart disease. Ligusticum is related to Dong Gui and they share many of the same characteristics. They also share significant components. However, Dong Gui is a stronger blood tonic and Ligusticum is a stronger Blood vitalizer and analgesic. It is also widely used to relieve the pain associated with invasion of wind and in formulations to treat colds, flus, sinus congestion and various skin disorders. Ligusticum has been found to induce interferon production in human beings. Preparation and Utilization It is usually used in formulas with Dong Gui, Rehmannia, Peony, etc. It is one of the "four things" in the most famous of women's formulas, "Four Things Combination." Combine with Notoginseng, Ilex and Qi tonics to create a formula beneficial to the heart. Do not cook Ligusticum for more than a few minutes. Add it to an infusion only at the end. Overcooking boils off and destroys the aromatic oils, which are essential components of the herb. Overcooking destroys the herb and it will not do its job. Primary Combinations Never used alone. Combine with: 1. Dang Gui, Rehmannia (steamed) and White Peony Root to build blood, stimulate blood flow, regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve abdominal pain 2. Salvia and Notoginseng to invigorate blood circulation and protect the Heart Varieties and Grading The stronger Ligusticum's fragrance, the more powerful its activity inside the body. If it is old, it will have lost much of its fragrance. Back to Top |
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