Ligusticum sinense

Ligusticum sinense
Family:Ligusticum sinense; Analgesic; Antifungal; Antirheumatic; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Emmenagogue; Sedative.
Common name:Chuang xiong
The root is anodyne antibacterial antifungal antirheumatic antispasmodic emmenagogue diaphoretic hypotensive and sedative. It is taken internally in the treatment of menstrual disorders post-partum bleeding coronary heart disease poor circulation headaches etc. It is soaked in alcohol for 2 weeks and then used in the treatment of gout. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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