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Blood-Activating and Menstruation-Regulating Herbs

Blood-Activating and Menstruation-Regulating Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Cong Zhi Liao (Clustered knotweed herb) Clustered knotweed herb, 丛枝蓼 Cong Zhi Liao (Clustered knotweed herb): clear heat and dry dampness, strengthen the spleen and treat infantile malnutrition, activate blood and regulate.
Ba Bao Cha (Ramulus et Folium Euonymus Przewalskii) Ramulus et Folium Euonymus Przewalskii, 八宝茶 Ba Bao Cha: remove blood stasis, regulate menstruation, dredge meridians and alleviate pain.
Kadsura Root-bark (Bark of Chinese Redbud) Bark of Chinese Redbud, 紫荆皮, Zi Jing Pi Zi Jing Pi: activating blood, stimulate the flow of menstruation, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.
Jin Que Gen: Chinese Herb Guide Chinese Peashrub Root, 金雀根, Radix Caraganae Sinicae Jin Que Gen (Chinese Peashrub Root) Sweet, slightly pungent, neutral; lung and spleen channels. Actions Dispel wind-damp and activate blood
Si Gua Teng: Chinese Herb Guide 丝瓜藤 ,Towel Gourd Stem,絲瓜藤,Ramulus Luffae Si Gua Teng: dredge meridians and activate blood, strengthen the spleen and kill parasites.
Si Gua Teng (Ramulus Luffae) Ramulus Luffae, 丝瓜藤 Towel Gourd Stem: dredge meridians and activate blood, strengthen the spleen and kill parasites.
Safflower (Flos Carthami) 紅花,红花,Flos Carthami,Safflower Hong Hua: activate blood and dredge meridians, dispel stasis and alleviate pain.
Hong Hua (Safflower) Safflower, Flos Carthami Hong Hua (Safflower): activate blood and dredge meridians, dispel stasis and alleviate pain.
Chong Wei Zi: Chinese Herb Guide 茺蔚子,Motherwort Fruit,Fructus Leonuri Chong Wei Zi: activate blood and regulate the menstruation, dispel wind and clear heat.
Chong Wei Zi (Fructus Leonuri) Fructus Leonuri Motherwort Fruit: activate blood and regulate the menstruation, dispel wind and clear heat.
Saffron (Stigma Croci) in TCM Stigma Croci Zang Hong Hua: activate blood and resolve blood stasis, relieve melancholy and alleviate pain.
Zang Hong Hua (Stigma Croci) Stigma Croci, 藏红花, Cang Hong Hua Zang Hong Hua (Stigma Croci, saffron) activates blood and resolves blood stasis, relieves melancholy and alleviates pain. Contraindicated in pregnant women.