Cnidium
Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong)
Tradition of Use: TCM
Mechanism of Action
Improves circulation, analgesic, moves blood, dispels wind, anti-inflammatory
Key Conditions & Uses
Preparation
Decoction, tincture, capsule
Dosage
3-10g dried root in decoction
Active Compounds
Ligustilide, tetramethylpyrazine, ferulic acid
Interactions
May interact with anticoagulants, antihypertensives
Contraindications
Pregnancy; heavy menstruation; bleeding disorders; yin deficiency with heat
Evidence Level & Clinical Notes
Evidence Level:
Moderate - cardiovascular and analgesic effects
Clinical Notes:
Szechuan lovage; moves blood and Qi; headache remedy; often in women's formulas; warming
Conditions This Helps
Quick Overview
Key Points
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