Chuan Xiong - 川芎 - Rhizoma Ligusticum - Sichuan Lovage root / Cnidium root

Properties: Pungent, warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver and Pericardium
Sinews: Shaoyang
Divergent Zones: Shaoyang
Divergent Channels: San Jiao, Pericardium
Extraordinary Vessels: Chong, Ren, Du, Yin Wei, Yang Wei

Traditional Actions/Indications:

Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi
Blood Stasis, especially in gynecology with dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor or retained lochia
Qi and Blood Stagnation with pain and soreness in the chest, flanks and hypochondria
Expels Wind and alleviates pain
Externally contracted Wind with headache, dizziness or painful obstruction (Bi Syndrome) - especially useful for headaches due to Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold or Blood Deficiency (depending on the combination)
Wind skin disorders
Relieves the symptoms of Gu Syndrome while suppressing parasites (Fruehauf, 1998)
Chronic inflammatory disease (Fruehauf, 2015)

Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.

Cautions: It is contraindicated for headache due to Liver Yang rising or Yin deficiency with effulgent Fire because of its warm and dry properties.
Use with caution during pregnancy or in those who bruise or bleed easily.
May have synergistic effects in those taking anticoagulant drugs.

Notable Constituents:

Ligustilide
A butenolide thought to be the main active ingredient that acts as a vasodilator, relaxing smooth muscle surrounding blood vessels.
Senkyunolide A
A phthalide that works synergistically with Ligustilide to produce vasodilatory effects.
Tetramethylpyrazine
Alkylpyrazine with roles as an antineoplastic agent, an apoptosis inhibitor, a neuroprotective agent, a vasodilator agent, a platelet aggregation inhibitor and a bacterial metabolite. Also known as ligustrazine and found in natto and fermented cocoa beans. It also acts on purinergic receptor P2RX3 to attenuate acute nociception in dorsal root ganglia and sensory nerve terminals of burned skin.
Ferulic acid
Conjugated acid of a ferulate that has a role a role as an antioxidant, a MALDI matrix material, a plant metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inhibitor and a cardioprotective agent.
Sodium Ferulate
Sodium salt of ferulic acid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, apoptosis inhibitory and cardioprotective effects. It also reduces thermal and mechanical hyperalgesia via P2RX3 antagonism (purinergic signalling receptor).

Appears in 149 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)

Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (Mugwort and Cyperus Pill to Warm the Palace)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai

An Tai Zhu Gao (Foetus Quieting Plaster)
From: Rhymed Prose on Medical Principles and Applications (1870)

Ba Wei Dai Xia Fang (Eight Ingredient Formula for Vaginal Discharge)
From: Selected Formulas of Famous Physicians (1781)

Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan (Eight Treasure Pill to Benefit Mothers)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Bao Chan Wu You Fang (Worry Free Formula to Protect Birth)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Ben Tun Tang (Running Piglet Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Bu Gan Tang (Tonify the Liver Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Bu Jing Yi Lao Jiu (Supplement the Essence and Strengthen the Elderly Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Bu Qi Yang Xue Jiu (Fortify Qi and Nourish Blood Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify Yang to Restore Five Tenths Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Cang Fu Dao Tan Tang (Atractylodes and Cyperus Decoction to Guide Out Phlegm)
From: Unknown

Chai Hu Qing Gan Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear the Liver)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Chai Hu Si Wu Tang (Bupleurum and Four Substance Decoction)
From: Collection of Writings on the Mechanisms of Illness, Suitability of Qi, and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in Basic Questions (1186)

Chai Hu Xi Xin Tang (Bupleurum and Asarum Decoction)
From: Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Traumatology (1963)

Chan Hua San (Cicada Flowers Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Chong He Tang (Penetrating and Harmonising Decoction)
From: Versified Prescriptions (1694)

Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum powder to Take With Green Tea)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum powder to Take With Green Tea)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Chuan Xiong Jiu (Ligusticum Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Cong Zi Jiu (Onion Seed Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Da Qiang Huo Tang (Major Notopterygium Decoction)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)

Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Large Gentian Decoction)
From: Collection for Preserving Life of Pathogenesis in the Simple Questions by Liu Wansu (1417)

Da Yu Tang (Thrust Out Constraint Decoction)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Dan Shen Du Zhong Jiu (Salvia and Eucommia Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Dan Shen Shi Hu Jiu (Salvia and Dendrobium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Dang Gui Huo Xue Jian (Invigorate the Blood with Angelica Pills)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Dang Gui San (Tangkuei Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Shao Yao San (Tangkuei and Peony Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Tang (Angelica Decoction)
From: New Compilation of Proven Formulas by Bao Xiang-Ao (1846)

Dang Gui Yin Zi (Tangkuei Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Dian Zhu Wan (Lightning Pearl Pills)
From: Classical Pearls by Heiner Fruehauf (2025)

Die Da Sun Shang Yu (Traumatic Bruises Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

Die Da Wan (Trauma Pill)
From: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)

Ding Xiang Jiao Ai Tang (Clove, Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Du Huo Dang Gui Jiu (Angelica Pubescens and Tangkeui Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Du Huo Ji Sheng Jiu (Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

Gan Niu Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Liver Ox Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from Below the Diaphragm Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Guo Qi Yin (Delayed Menstruation Drink)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Hai Tong Pi Tang (Erythrina Wash)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan (Coptis Pill to Cleat the Upper [Jiao])
From: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)

Huang Qi Dang Gui Jiu (Astragalus and Tangkuei Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Huo Xue Jiu (Quicken the Blood Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Huo Xue Zhi Tong Tang (Invigorate Blood and Stop Pain)
From: Traumatology and Orthopaedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2002) by Huang Guicheng (editor)

Jia Jian Su He Tang (Modified Perilla and Menthol Decoction)
From: New Methods for the Treatment of Gu Syndrome by Lu Shunde (Qing Dynasty)

Jia Wei Ba Zhen Tang (Modified Eight Treasures Decoction)
From: Secrets of the Mantis Boxing Art by Huang Hanxun (1946)

Jia Wei Si Wu Tang (Augmented Four Substance Decoction)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)

Jia Wei Xiang Su San (Augmented Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Jiao Ai Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Jie Gu Fang (Bone-setting Formula)
From: New Compilation of Proven Formulas by Bao Xiang-Ao (1846)

Jing Fang Bai Du San (Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Multitude of Marvelous Formulas for Sustaining Life (1550)

Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang (Schizonepeta and Forsythia Decoction)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Jing Wan Hong (Ching Wan Hung) (Many Myriad Benefits)
From: Ingredients listed on pot by Great Wall Brand

Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)

Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Kou Qiang Ji Fang (Periodontitis Formula)
From: A breakthrough in periodontitis treatment: Revealing the pharmacodynamic substances and mechanisms of Kouqiangjie formula by Liu Minru (2024)

Lei Zhu Wan (Thunder Pearl Pills)
From: Classical Pearls by Heiner Fruehauf (2025)

Lian Zhu Yin (String of Pearls Drink)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)

Liu Xian San (Nine Immortals Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Tonify the Interior)
From: Formulas Bequeathed by the Unorthodox Genius Liu Jian-Zi (499) by Liu Jian-Zi

Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan (Ox Gallstone Pill to Cleat the Upper [Jiao])
From: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)

Niu Xi Dan Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Salvia Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Niu Xi Jia Pi Jiu (Achyranthes and Acanthopanax Wine (or literally "Ox Knee with Bark Wine"))
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Niu Xi Ren Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Ginseng Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Niu Xi Rou Gui Jiu (Achyranthes and Cinnamon Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Niu Xi San (Achyranthes Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Nu Shen San (Woman's Spirit Powder)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)

Nuan Gong Yun Zi Wan (Warm Uterus Pregnancy Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Pi She Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Spleen Snake Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Qi Wu Jiang Xia Tang (Seven Substance Decoction for Directing Downward)
From: Practice of Syndrome Treatment in Kampo (1963) by Otsuka Keisetsu

Qian Jin Nei Tuo San (Powder to Support the Interior Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang (Notoperygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Qin Lian Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Qing Bi Tang (Clear the Nose Decoction)
From: Nakakura Pharmacy in Japan (19th Century)

Qing Gan San (Clear the Liver Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Qing Shang Fang Feng Tang (Clear the Upper [Burner] Decoction with Saposhnikovia)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Qing Yu Huo Xue Tang (Clear Stasis and Quicken the Blood Decoction)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai

Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan (Greatest Treasure Special Pill to Dispel Wind)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Ren Shen Fu Ling Jiu (Ginseng and Poria Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

San Bi Tang (Three Painful Obstruction Decoction)
From: Fine Formulas for Women (1237)

Shang Zhong Xia Tong Yong Tong Feng Wan (Pill to Treat Painful Wind Anywhere)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from the Lower Abdomen Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Shen Gui Bu Xu Jiu (Ginseng and Tangkuei Wine to Supplement Vacuity)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Shen Qing San (Clear the Spirit Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Sheng Hua Tang (Generating and Transforming Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Sheng Yu Tang (Sage-Like Healing Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Shi Du Qing Pian (Clear Toxic Damp Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan (Dendrobium Pill for Night Vision)
From: Experiental Formulas from the Auspicious Balmboo Hall (1326)

Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (All Inclusive Great Tonifying Decotion)
From: Transmitted Trustworthy and Suitable Formulas (1180)

Shi Shen Tang (Ten Miracle Decoction)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Shi Wei Bai Du San (Ten Ingredient Powder to Overcome Toxicity)
From: Experimental Formulas by Hanaoka Seshu (1760-1835) by Hanaoka Seshu

Shu Feng Huo Xue Tang (Dredge Wind and Invigorate the Blood Decoction)
From: Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine (1613) by Heo Jun / Xu Jun

Shu Gan Tang (Dredge the Liver Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang (Relax the Channels and Invigorate the Blood decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Yu Wan (Dioscorea Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Shuang Jie Jia Cong Chi Tang (Double Releasing Decoction with Spring Onion and Prepared Soybeans)
From: Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Zhang (1695) by Zhang Lu-Yu / Shi-Wan

Shuang Jie San (Double Releasing Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction)
From: Secret Formulas to Manage Trauma and Reconnect Fractures Received from an Immortal (c. 846) by Lin Dao Ren

Si Wu Xiao Feng Yin (Eliminate Wind Drink with the Four Substances)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Su He Tang (Perilla and Menthol Decoction)
From: New Methods for the Treatment of Gu Syndrome by Lu Shunde (Qing Dynasty)

Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Tai Shan Pan Shi San (Mount Tai Bedrock Powder)
From: Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine (1556)

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction with Peach Pit and Safflower)
From: Supreme Commanders of the Medical Ramparts (1291)

Tao Ren San Yu Tang (Peach Seed Decoction to Scatter Stasis)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai

Tong Qi San (Unblock the Qi Powder)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang (Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate Blood Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Tou Nong San (Discharge Pus Powder)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Tuo Hua Jian (Out-Thrusting and Transforming Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin (Support the Interior and Eliminate Toxin Drink)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Wei Rui Tang (Solomon's Seal Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

Wen Jing Tang (Warm the Flow Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Wen Jing Tang (Flow Warming Decoction)
From: Fine Formulas for Women (1237)

Wen Qing Yin (Warming and Clearing Drink)
From: Song Family Secret Texts on Women's Disorders (1612)

Wu Ji San (Five Accumulations Powder)
From: Secret Formulas to Manage Trauma and Reconnect Fractures Received from an Immortal (c. 846)

Wu Shi Cha (High Noon Tea)
From: Experienced Internal and External Prescriptions for All Diseases by Anonymous (1820)

Wu Yao Shun Qi San (Lindera Powder to Smooth the Flow of Qi)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xi Gan Ming Mu San (Wash the Liver to Clear the Eyes Powder)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Xi Gan San (Liver Washing Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xia Ku Cao Gao (Prunella Syrup)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiang Bei Yang Rong Tang (Cyperus and Fritillaria Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiang Sheng Po Di Wan (Pill for Restoring Sound to a Broken Flute)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai

Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (1345)

Xiao Xu Ming Tang (Minor Extend Life Decoction)
From: Formulas with Short Articles (Jin Dynasty, 4th Century)

Xie Qing Wan (Drain the Green Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Xin Yi San (Magnolia Flower Powder)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Xiong Gui Tiao Xue Yin (Chuanxiong and Tangkuei Drink to Regulate the Blood)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Xu Ming Tang (Extend Life Decoction)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Yan Hu Suo Yi Hao (Corydalis Formula 1)
From: Anhui University School of Medicine by Anhui University School of Medicine (1990)

Yang Xin Tang (Nourish the Heart Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Yi Gan San (Restrain the Liver Powder)
From: Synopsis for Protecting Infants (1555)

Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia (Restrain the Liver Powder with Orange Peel and Pinellia)
From: Unknown, common modification of Yi Gan San used in Japan.

Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Yin Qiao Bai Du San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Yu Zhu San (Jade Candle Powder)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)

Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Zai Zao San (Renewal Powder)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Zhe Chong Yin (Drink to Turn Back the Penetrating Vessel)
From: Formulas from the Discussions on Women's Precious Delivery (1851)

Zhong He Tang (Even-Handed Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Zhou Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Enrich Kidneys and Improve Vision Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Zong Zi Yao Jiu (Boosting Progeny Medicinal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tong Yu (Sitting Bone Nerve Pain Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

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川 芎  Chuan Xiong

Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Ligusticum
Taxonomy: Ligusticum chuanxiong syn. striatum syn. wallichii

Other names: Sichuan Lovage root / Cnidium root

Category: Herbs that Regulate the Blood

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