Four points to understand the role and efficacy of Chuanxiong

Chuanxiong is a plant commonly found in Sichuan. Because Chuanxiong can be used as medicine, it has remarkable efficacy and diverse functions, so it is now widely cultivated artificially. Chuanxiong can usually be ground into powder and taken directly or mixed into Chuanxiong wine for consumption, both of which have very good effects. For those who need cardiovascular conditioning or lose weight, you may want to try eating Chuanxiong.

1. Used for pain caused by blood stasis and qi stagnation

Chuanxiong is pungent, dispersing, warming and unblocking in nature. In addition to invigorating blood circulation, it can also promote the flow of qi, and is a "blood-qi medicine." It has a particularly good effect on abdominal pain caused by irregular menstruation, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea in women. In addition, it also has obvious effects on liver depression, qi stagnation, and pain in the ribs.

2. Used for headache, rheumatism and pain

Chuanxiong is pungent, warm and dispersing, and can "control the upward movement of the head", dispel wind and relieve pain. Therefore, there is a saying that "Chuanxiong is always used for headaches". For rheumatic arthralgia, limb pain and numbness and other symptoms, Chuanxiong has obvious effects on these symptoms because it can clear the collaterals, dispel wind, activate blood circulation and relieve pain.

3. Prevent blood clots

Chuanxiong has the effect of inhibiting the contraction of vascular smooth muscle. At the same time, it can dilate the coronary arteries, thereby increasing the flow of coronary blood, which has a good improvement on myocardial hypoxia and can reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, thereby increasing blood flow supply to the brain and limbs. It is a good medicine for preventing thrombosis.

4. Chuanxiong has a weight loss effect

The efficacy, functions and edible methods of Chuanxiong are also reflected in weight loss. For example, you can combine Chuanxiong with lotus leaves, roses, jasmine flowers, etc., grind them into powder, take 5 grams each time and drink it with boiling water, 2-3 times a day, which has a certain weight loss effect. For those with abdominal obesity, you can grind Chuanxiong, cloves, angelica dahurica, mint, etc. into powder and take it regularly, which will have a certain weight loss effect.