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活血药 · Blood-moving

Safflower hóng huā · 红花

Carthamus tinctorius

Nature and flavour. Pungent, warm; Heart and Liver systems.

Classically used in the blood-moving repertoire; also an ancient textile dye.

性味归经。辛,温;归心、肝经。

经典活血药之一;也是古老的织物染料。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Anticoagulant interaction concerns; traditionally avoided in pregnancy.

存在与抗凝药相互作用的关注;传统上孕期避免使用。

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