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Andrographis Herb (Chuan Xin Lian) - Cut Form 1 lb. - Nuherbs
Herbal Information for Andrographis Herb in Cut Form
Common Names: Safflower, Carthamus Flower, Flos Carthami Tinctorii, American Saffron, Dryers Saffron, False Saffron, Bastard Saffron, African Saffron, Kusumbh
Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Hong Hua
Safflower Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Safflower Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not to use in cases of bleeding, such as heavy menses.
Safflower is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb activate the blood, dredge the meridians, rid stasis and ease pain. Safflower benefits cardiovascular health, is a natural antioxidant, supports brain health, may promote healthy weight, promotes skin health, benefits bone health, supports gastrointestinal health, benefits female health, and may promote wound healing. Safflower has analgesic, diuretic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic effects.
Safflower Properties: Acrid, Warm
Safflower Channels / Meridians: Heart, Liver
Safflower Naturally Occurring Components: neocarthamin, carthamin, carthamone, carthamidin, saffloryellow-A, palmitic acid, myristic acid, Cinnamic acid,polysaccharides
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References
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/hong-hua, http://alternativehealing.org/hong_hua.htm, https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Safflower-Cid494, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5984022/, https://selfhacked.com/blog/safflower-oil/