Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Szechwan Lovage Rhizome and Applications....

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Rhizoma Chuanxiong.
• Botanical Description and Origin of Rhizoma Chuanxiong.
• Phytochemical of Rhizoma Chuanxiong and Chuanxiong naphtha.
• Ligustrazine and Key Component of Chuanxiong.
• Property,Action of Rhizoma Chuanxiong.
• Uses of Rhizoma Chuanxiong.
• Rhizoma Chuangxiong:Pharmacology.
• Applications of Rhizoma Chuangxiong.
• Dosage and Administration of Rhizoma Chuangxiong.
• Precautions and Cautions on use of Rhizoma Chuangxiong.
• Reference Materials of Rhizoma Chuangxiong.
• Research Update:Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Szechwan Lovage Rhizome.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Irregularmens-truation,dysmenorrhea,amenorrhea,dystocia,postpartum lochiostasis,abdominal pain,etc.
Headache and rheumatic arthralgia.
Chuan Xiong Beauty Soup.
Blood tonic the Precious.
Cardio-cerebral vascular system.
Blood system effect.
Urinary system effect.
Immune system.
Respiratory system.
Pancreatitis prevention and treatment.
Anti-neoplastic and anti-radiation effects.
Myocardial Protection.
Boost Circulation.
Treat pain due to blood stasis and qi stagnation.
Treat headache, rheumatism and arthralgia.

Properties:

Menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal; abdominal pain with mass formation; pricking pain in the chest and costal regions; swelling and pain due to traumatic injury; headache; rheumatic arthralgia.
Dosage:3-10 g., decoct for oral administration. 1-1.5 g.,powder form. Decocted in water for an oral dose.

Safety and Toxicity:

Toxicity: LD50 (mice/IV injection/chuanxiongzine): 239mg/kg.This herb should be used with care by anyone with hyperactivity of fire due to yin deficiency or anyone suffering from hyperhidrosis or menorrhagia.

Reference:

• 1.Rhizoma Chuanxiong,Szechwan Lovage Rhizome and Applications....

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♣ last edit date:18th,Oct.2010.