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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