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Carthamus Seed

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Name

Hong Hua Zi (Carthamus Seed)

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The Effect of Carthamus Seed

Property

Pungent, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Activate blood and remove toxicity.

Indications

Abdominal pain due to blood and qi stagnation.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pills or powder.