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TCM
Cnidium
Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong)
TCM
Gabriel Score
73/ 100Good
EvidenceModerate - cardiovascular and analgesic effects
Conditions6 applications
How it works
Improves circulation, analgesic, moves blood, dispels wind, anti-inflammatory
Typical Dosage
3-10g dried root in decoction
Used for
Headachedysmenorrheablood stagnationpaincardiovascular diseasestroke recovery
The Science
Active Compounds
Ligustilide, tetramethylpyrazine, ferulic acid
Evidence Base
Moderate - cardiovascular and analgesic effects73/100
Szechuan lovage; moves blood and Qi; headache remedy; often in women's formulas; warming
How to Use
Decoction, tincture, capsule
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Safety Profile
Interactions
May interact with anticoagulants, antihypertensives
Contraindications
Pregnancy; heavy menstruation; bleeding disorders; yin deficiency with heat
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Find a PractitionerTraditionTCM
EvidenceModerate - cardiovascular and analgesic effects
Applications6
Gabriel Score73/100
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