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活血药 · Blood-moving

Chuanxiong chuān xiōng · 川芎

Ligusticum chuanxiong

Nature and flavour. Pungent, warm; Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium systems.

Described as moving both Blood and Qi; the "general" of the blood-moving herbs and a frequent head point.

性味归经。辛,温;归肝、胆、心包经。

传统认为气血双行,是活血药中的"主帅",也常用于头部相关证候。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Caution with anticoagulants and in heavy menstrual bleeding.

与抗凝药并用、以及月经过多者应谨慎。

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