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Safflower 红花

Carthamus tinctorius

Safflower is classified as warm in nature and pungent in flavour, entering the Heart, Liver meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that invigorates blood, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes amenorrhoea.

Actions

  • · invigorates blood
  • · opens the channels
  • · relieves pain

Cautions

Avoid in pregnancy and heavy bleeding.

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