2Hong Hua-Saflor-Carthamus tinctorius

Hong Hua, also known as Safflowerist ein bekanntes Kraut in der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin (TCM), das zur invigorate the Blood and dispel stasis. It is frequently included in formulas to treat menstrual irregularities, pain, trauma, and blood stasis syndromes, especially when these conditions involve pain or stagnation. With its warm and moving nature, Hong Hua is particularly effective for activating circulation and easing obstructions.

Funktionen & Vorteile

Belebt das Blut und vertreibt die Stase
Verwendet für amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and trauma where blood flow is obstructed.

Alleviates Pain and Promotes Circulation
Hilft bei pain in the chest, abdomen, or joints, especially when caused by blood stasis.

Supports Healing After Injury
Included in external or internal formulas for bruises, swelling, and pain from sprains or fractures.

Mildly Regulates Menstruation
Often used to encourage menstruation in cases of delayed or scanty flow due to stagnation.

Indikationen
Personen mit menstrual pain, irregular periods, or clotted flow
Menschen, die sich von trauma, bruises, or painful swellings
Patienten mit chest pain or joint pain due to stagnation
Those needing mild blood circulation support postpartum or post-surgery

Zungen- und Pulsdiagnose in der TCM
Zunge: Dark or purple with possible spots (indicating Blood stasis)
Puls: Choppy or wiry (suggesting obstructed Blood flow)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Hong Hua
Blood Stasis in the Lower Jiao – Menstrual cramps, delayed or blocked menstruation
Blood Stagnation from Trauma – Bruising, swelling, pain
Obstruction of Heart or Chest Qi and Blood – Chest tightness, stabbing pain
Postpartum Blood Retention – Abdominal pain, incomplete discharge

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen & Kontraindikationen
Contraindicated during Schwangerschaft, especially in higher doses, due to its blood-invigorating effect.
Nicht geeignet für Personen mit bleeding disorders oder heavy menstrual flow.
Use cautiously in people with Qi deficiency or without clear signs of blood stasis.

Fazit
Hong Hua is a warm and effective blood-moving herb, commonly used in TCM for pain, trauma, and gynecological issues involving blood stasis. Seine Fähigkeit zu relieve pain, regulate menstruation, and promote healing makes it a valuable herb in both internal and external applications for circulatory stagnation.