2Hong Hua-Saffloer-Carthamus tinctorius

Hong Hua, also known as Saffloweris een bekend kruid in de Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde (TCM) dat wordt gebruikt om 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.

Functies en voordelen

Versterkt het bloed en verdrijft stagnatie
Gebruikt voor amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and trauma where blood flow is obstructed.

Alleviates Pain and Promotes Circulation
Helpt bij 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.

Indicaties
Personen met menstrual pain, irregular periods, or clotted flow
Mensen die herstellen van trauma, bruises, or painful swellings
Patiënten met chest pain or joint pain due to stagnation
Those needing mild blood circulation support postpartum or post-surgery

Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tong: Dark or purple with possible spots (indicating Blood stasis)
Pols: 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

Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Contraindicated during zwangerschap, especially in higher doses, due to its blood-invigorating effect.
Niet geschikt voor personen met bleeding disorders of heavy menstrual flow.
Use cautiously in people with Qi deficiency or without clear signs of blood stasis.

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