Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum) – Chuan Xiong | Premium Raw Herb
Sichuan Lovage root (Ligusticum) – Chuan Xiong is an aromatic root with a long tradition of use in Chinese Medicine. Known as one of the classical “50 fundamental herbs” in Chinese Medicine, it is prized for its main property of invigorating blood circulation and is an herb of choice for use in traditional formulas addressing obstetric and gynecological disorders such amenorrhea and irregular menstruation, continuous postpartum bleeding, and many manifestations of pain associated with menses (that have blood stagnation and cold as part of the root problem).
The invigorating property of this herb also makes it useful for addressing headache pain (including headaches associated with menstruation), joint pain & stiffness (the kind aggravated by cold & damp weather) as well as pain form traumatic injury (w/bruising and swelling).
The use of this herb is not recommended for use during pregnancy; also, use thoughtfully/sparingly if you run “hot & dry” and use with caution of you are taking anti-platelet/anti-coagulant pharmaceuticals.
Sichuan Lovage root may help with:
- dysregulated menses (especially w/pain that gets better w/heat)
- some types of headache pain
- pain, swelling, and bruising from traumatic injury
- joint pain and stiffness (aggravated by cold, damp weather)
