Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Root)
Latin Name: Rhizooma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Properties: acrid, warm
Actions: promotes the flow of blood and Qi, expels wind and relieves pain
Medical Indications: gynecological disorders like irregular menses, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, difficult labor, postpartum abdominal pain, or retained lochia, pain and swelling due to traumatic injury, headaches, dizziness, numbness, paralysis, rheumatic arthralgia, chronic sores
Contraindications: not to be used in cases with Yin deficiency
Caution: to be used with caution during pregnancy
Dosage: 3 to 10 grams
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