川芎
- ENG
- Szechwan Lovage Rhizome
- LATIN
- Chuanxiong Rhizoma
| Medicinal Group | Blood-activating analgesic medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Fam. Umbelliferae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent; warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Pericardium, Gallbladder |
| Actions | To promote the flow of qi and activate blood, dispel wind and relieve pain |
Family
Umbelliferae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea; abdominal pain with mass formation; pricking pain in the chest and costal regions; swelling and pain due to traumatic injuries; headache; rheumatic arthralgia
Research Findings
- PMC therapy (Prednisone, Methotrexate, Chloroquine) combined Langchuang Fuzheng Jiedu Capsule (consisting Ligusticum Chuanxiong) was a better treatment program for severe active systemic lupus erythematosus. It was more safe and effective when compared with using Western medicine alone.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Song XW, Tang WJ, Guan TR, Dai QD, Zhang Y, Wu YJ. (2013). Treatment of severe active systemic lupus erythematosus by PMC therapy combined langchuang fuzheng jiedu capsule: a clinical observation. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 33(10):1315-9.
