Chuan Xiong
Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong
Alternative Name(s): xiong qiong
Meridians Entered: Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium
Properties: Pungent, Warm
Actions and Indications:
1. Moves blood and promotes the movement of qi
2. Expels wind and alleviates pain
3. Dredges meridians to treat headache
Cautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated for patients with empty heat, headaches due to liver yang rising, qi deficiency, or excessive menstrual bleeding. Overdose may cause vomiting and dizziness.
Standard Dosages: 3-6g (up to 9g may be used)
Alternative Name(s): xiong qiong
Meridians Entered: Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium
Properties: Pungent, Warm
Actions and Indications:
1. Moves blood and promotes the movement of qi
2. Expels wind and alleviates pain
3. Dredges meridians to treat headache
Cautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated for patients with empty heat, headaches due to liver yang rising, qi deficiency, or excessive menstrual bleeding. Overdose may cause vomiting and dizziness.
Standard Dosages: 3-6g (up to 9g may be used)
Prices for single herbs are per gram. Prices of whole herb formulas is per bag as listed. Prices for teapills are per bottle.
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Questions about Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese herbs, or natural herbs? Contact me personally at 612.986.HERB(4372).
Need help? White Crane TCM offers full service customer support and email based consultations on Chinese herbal medicine free of charge. Use our interactive comment card, the "email us" link at the top of the page; or cut and paste pharmacy@whitecranetcm.com into your favorite email account.
Do you need your Chinese herbal formula or Chinese herb powdered? Just include language like "please grind" or "please powder" at checkout. (Don't worry, there is no additional charge.)
See my qualifications or contact me by clicking "about us" or "email us" at the top of the page.
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