Safflower
Safflower is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Regulate the Blood: Herbs that Invigorate the Blood.” Source-described actions include Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels, unblocks menstruation and alleviates pain. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Regulate the Blood: Herbs that Invigorate the Blood
- Nature
- Warm / (Lukewarm)
- Flavor
- Acrid, (Slightly Bitter), (Sweet)
- Channels
- Heart, Liver, (Lung)
Source reference: American Dragon · Hong Hua