Ligusticum(川芎)

Latin Plant Name:Ligustici Wallichii

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Chuan Xiong

Common English Name:Ligusticum or Cnidium

Part of Plant Used:Root

Nature:Warm

Taste:Acrid

Meridians Entered:Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium

Common Usages:

This herb is well known for its use in formulas that treat headaches; also used to treat concussion, chest and rib pain, and some menstrual imbalances (TCM: stagnant Qi and/or Blood; external wind conditions; congealed Blood).

Traditional Usages and Functions:

Invigorates Blood and promotes circulation of Qi; expels Wind and alleviates pain. Used for headaches.

Common Formulas Used In:

Clematis and Stephania; Cnidium and Tea; Cyperus and Ligusticum; Ginseng and Tang Gui Ten; Leonuris and Achyranthes; Tang Gui and Gardenia; Tang Gui and Ginseng Eight; Tang Gui Four; Tu-Huo and Loranthus.

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Cautions in Use:

Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use where there is deficient Yin with heat, rising Liver Yang headaches, excessive menstrual bleeding, or where there is very deficient Qi.