Saffron
Croci Stigma, Stigma Croci
Xi Hong Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Stigma

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, to remove heat from blood and counteract toxicity, and to calm the nerves.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of amenrrhea with abdominal mass formation, blood stasis after childbirth, eruptions in infectious diseases, emotional dejection, mania.