Western Herbalism
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome
Ligusticum chuanxiong
Also known as Szechwan Lovage Rhizome, Chuan Xiong.
Key herb in TCM for blood stasis syndromes, especially headaches and gynecological issues Best from Sichuan Used in classical formulas like Siwu Decoction, Taohong Siwu Decoction Ferulic acid content ≥0.01% per Chinese Pharmacopoeia
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Numbness of limbs
- Swelling from sores
- Menstrual irregularities
- Angina pectoris
- Postpartum blood stasis
- Vertigo
- Boils
- Arthritis
- Hypochondriac pain
- Paralysis
- Chest pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Hypertension
- Gastric ulcer
- Abdominal pain
- Amenorrhea
- Trauma pain
- Ischemic stroke
- Coronary heart disease
- Dysmenorrhea
- Migraine
- Cold extremities
- Colic
- Cramps
- Inflammation
- Muscle spasms
- Pain
- Poor circulation
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction | Decoction 3-10g/day | 3000-10000 mg |
| Powder | Powder 1-1.5g | 1000-1500 mg |
| Tincture | Tincture 1-3ml or 5-15ml daily | 1-3 mL |
| Tea | Tea 3-9g daily | 3000-9000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Key herb in TCM for blood stasis syndromes, especially headaches and gynecological issues Best from Sichuan Used in classical formulas like Siwu Decoction, Taohong Siwu Decoction Ferulic acid content ≥0.01% per Chinese Pharmacopoeia
primary-actions. Sichuan Lovage Rhizome acts primarily as: Blood mover, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Circulatory stimulant. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Vasodilator, Antithrombotic.
indications. Sichuan Lovage Rhizome is traditionally indicated for: Numbness of limbs, Swelling from sores, Menstrual irregularities, Angina pectoris, Postpartum blood stasis, Vertigo, Boils, Arthritis, Hypochondriac pain, Paralysis, Chest pain, Atherosclerosis, Dizziness, Headache, Hypertension, and 20 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Sichuan Lovage Rhizome include: Phthalides (Z-ligustilide, senkyunolide A, levistolide A), Alkaloids (tetramethylpyrazine), Organic acids (ferulic acid), Polysaccharides, Terpenes.
In formulas
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome stands in 306 documented formulas in the library, among them ging bí tāng, jin wèi giàng huo tàng, dà giang huo tàng, jià wèi xiang sù sǎn, shí shén tàng, jing jiè lián giáo tàng.
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