Safflower
Flos Carthami, Carthami Flos
Hong Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Flower

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To activate blood circulation and stimulate menstrual discharge, and to remove blood stasis and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, retention of lochia, angina pectoris, cerebral thrombosis, neurodermatitis, concretion and conglomeration, lump glomus, knocks and falls, swollen pain due to bleeding.