2Hong Hua-Carthame-Carthamus tinctorius

Hong Hua, also known as Safflowerest une plante bien connue de la médecine traditionnelle chinoise (MTC), utilisée pour 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.

Fonctions et avantages

Revigore le sang et élimine la stase
Utilisé pour amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and trauma where blood flow is obstructed.

Alleviates Pain and Promotes Circulation
Aide à 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.

Indications
Les personnes ayant menstrual pain, irregular periods, or clotted flow
Les personnes en convalescence trauma, bruises, or painful swellings
Les patients atteints de chest pain or joint pain due to stagnation
Those needing mild blood circulation support postpartum or post-surgery

Diagnostic de la langue et du pouls en MTC
Langue : Dark or purple with possible spots (indicating Blood stasis)
Pouls : 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

Précautions et contre-indications
Contraindicated during grossesse, especially in higher doses, due to its blood-invigorating effect.
Ne convient pas aux personnes souffrant de bleeding disorders ou heavy menstrual flow.
Use cautiously in people with Qi deficiency or without clear signs of blood stasis.

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