Ligusticum wallichii protects health with precious herbs
Ligusticum wallichii, known as a multi-purpose herb, is not only a traditional plant in Oriental medicine but also a valuable source of nutrients that bring many multi-dimensional medical benefits. Below are the important effects of Ligusticum wallichii:
1. Main Medical Effects:
1.1. Pain Reliever: Chuan Xiong reduces pain intensity by inhibiting pain signals, bringing comfort to the user.
1.2. Antibacterial and Antifungal: Effective against bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, typhoid, and fungi through disrupting their cell walls.
1.3. Sedatives and Hypnotic Drugs: Have the effect of calming the mood, reducing anxiety, and aiding sleep, creating a state of relaxation.
1.4. Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis: Helps reduce cholesterol, lipoprotein, and atherosclerosis, protecting cardiovascular health.
2. Special Effects:
2.1. Inhibition of Blood Clot Formation: Ligusticum wallichii effectively inhibits platelet clot formation, helping to maintain blood flexibility.
2.2. Protects Endothelium and Increases Cerebral Blood Flow: Phthalide in Ligusticum wallichii protects the endothelium from damage, helping to increase blood flow to the brain.
3. Important Notes When Using:
3.1. Periods to Avoid: Avoid use during periods of vomiting, dizziness, pregnancy, and while breastfeeding.
3.2. Diseases that should be limited in use: Should not be used if there are problems such as rising qi, phlegm, bloating, spleen deficiency, poor appetite, or when suffering from certain diseases.
4. How to use effectively
4.1. Blood Activating and Menstrual Regulating Remedy: Yang Gui 12g, Ligusticum wallichii 8g. Boil with diluted wine and drink.
4.2. Pain and Wind Remedy: Ligusticum wallichii and Mint 6g, Asarum sieboldii 3g, Asarum sieboldii 8g, Licorice 4g; Angelica dahurica, Saposhnikovia divaricata, and Perilla fructus each 12g. Grind into powder, boil in water and drink.
4.3. Remedy to Support Yang, Benefit Qi, and Relieve Exterior: Astragalus 8g; Licorice, Jujube 2g; Prepared Aconite, Asarum, Asarum, Saposhnikovia, Ginseng, Cinnamon, Peony, Ligusticum, and Roasted Ginger, each 4g. Use as a decoction to drink.