Szechwan Lovage Rhizome, Chuanxiong Rhizome, Szechuan Lovage Root
Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Chuanxiong Rhizoma
Chuan Xiong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to invigorate blood and promote qi circulation; 2. to expel wind and stop pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cerebral ischemia, postpartum pain, acute icterohepatitis, menstrual disorder, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, concretion and conglomeration, chest and rib-side stabbing pain, painful swelling from knocks and falls, headache, wind-damp impediment pain.