Botanical Name: Ligusticum sinense Oliv. and Ligusticum jeholense Nakai et Kitag.
Plant Type: Perennial herb from the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family.
Medicinal Part: The dried rhizome and root.
Main Production Areas: Sichuan, Hunan, Liaoning, Hebei, and other regions in China.
Harvesting & Processing: Collected in autumn when stems and leaves wither or in early spring before new shoots emerge. Dried in the sun or by baking, then sliced and used raw.
[Properties]
Taste & Nature: Pungent and warm.
Meridians Entered: Bladder and Liver meridians.
[Functions]
- Expels wind and disperses cold.
- Dispels dampness and relieves pain.
[Clinical Applications]
Used for external wind-cold conditions, headaches, and vertex headaches.
[Dosage & Administration]
Decoction: 3-10g.
[Precautions]
Should be used with caution in cases of headaches due to blood deficiency and in heat-related conditions.