Chuanxiong (Szechuan Lovage)
Ligusticum chuanxiong
A key TCM 'blood-and-qi mover' used for headaches, menstrual pain, and circulation.
Traditional use (tcm): A key TCM 'blood-and-qi mover' used for headaches, menstrual pain, and circulation.
A key TCM 'blood-and-qi mover' used for headaches, menstrual pain, and circulation.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A key TCM 'blood-and-qi mover' used for headaches, menstrual pain, and circulation.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Increases bleeding (additive with anticoagulants); not for pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- On blood thinners
- Before surgery
Increases bleeding (additive with anticoagulants); not for pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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