What are the medicinal properties of safflower?

It can be said that nature has brought us humans a lot of things to eat and a lot of things to use. Among some plants, many can be used as medicine and can play a role in curing diseases and saving lives. Even if they have no medicinal value, they can supplement certain nutrients for our human body. In short, these plants are good for people. So, what are the medicinal properties of safflower?

Safflower is also known as Sichuan safflower, red orchid, and Tibetan safflower. It is mainly produced in Henan, Hebei, Sichuan, Tibet and other places.

It is pungent and warm in nature; it enters the heart and liver meridians. Efficacy: Promote blood circulation, unblock menstruation, remove blood stasis and relieve pain.

Dosage: 3-10 grams.

Precautions for use: This product has the effect of promoting blood circulation and unblocking menstruation. It is not recommended for those without blood stasis, those with excessive menstruation, and pregnant women.

Efficacy and application: This product is pungent and warm, dispersing heat and promoting blood circulation, and is good at promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis to promote menstruation. Therefore, it is suitable for blood stasis, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and postpartum blood fainting. This product enters the blood and has the effect of removing blood stasis and relieving pain. Used for pain caused by trauma, blood stasis, and pain caused by carbuncle.

Safflower has the effect of stimulating the uterus, causing it to have tense or rhythmic contractions. Large doses can enhance the automatic contraction rate of the uterus. It can even reach the level of spasm, which is more obvious on the pregnant uterus, and the effect is rapid and lasting; it has varying degrees of excitatory effect on the intestines, blood vessels, and bronchial smooth muscles, causing renal vasoconstriction, reduced renal blood flow, coronary artery dilation, increased coronary blood flow, and can maintain a longer period of blood pressure lowering effect; it has a protective effect on ischemic-hypoxic brain damage, and is effective in treating ischemic cerebrovascular disease.

Some women experience irregular menstruation for various reasons, but they dare not take medicine casually. When encountering such a situation, women may wish to use safflower for treatment, because safflower can promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and relieve pain, and can treat irregular menstruation. In addition to its medicinal value, safflower can also be used as a dye.