紅花 red flower

CO2 extracted Carthami Flos

Originating from the fertile lands of the Nile River Valley in Egypt, Carthamus migrated to China and other parts of Asia. The vibrant blossoms are picked from the plant in the summer, after the petals turn bright red to be used as medicine. signaling its affinity to the blood, heart and Fire Element to be used as medicine.

Our CO2 extracted Hong Hua essential oil delivers a musky, pungent and richly-warm scent profile with peppery bursts. Our smooth, viscous Hong Hua oil maintains the red color of the flower. It gently breaks open stuck energy, dispersing physical and emotional stagnation that is causing pain and clogging the channels, vessels or areas that have been abandoned.

Hong Hua works to promote blood circulation, nourish the blood and eliminate blood stasis, acting proficiently to reduce pain, break up stagnation and masses, Clinically, it has a wide range of applications including menstrual pain, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, external injuries, pain in the joints, skin eruptions (especially macular) and chest pain. Modern research also suggests its potential in supporting the treatment of conditions like myocardial ischemia, inflammation and cancer.

Hong Hua’s most renowned role is centered around easing pain.It powerfully invigorates the circulation of blood in the channels and collaterals, targeting conditions associated with blood stasis or stagnation. such asacute injuries, joint pain, painful obstruction syndromes, hemiplegia or paralysis.It is commonly used in obstetrics and gynecology where Its uterine stimulating properties aid in the relief of pain or difficult labor and in postpartum issues such as retained lochia, while addressing menstrual issues like amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea.

Hong Hua has a long history of use for dermatological disorders. Due to its ability to re-stimulate areas that have been stagnated, it can bring in nutrients supplied by blood. Skin that has dark purple spots, no pigment, pooling blood, or missing hair can be supported by topical application of this essential oil. Macular eruptions especially, caused by heat in the blood forcing it out of the vessels, responds well to Hong Hua’s actions.

With its ability to enter the Heart and Lung channels, Hong Hua activates both Qi and blood circulation to relieve angina, or chest pain. One of its prominent chemical components, Carthamin, responsible for its vivid red color, offers further cardiovascular benefits by promoting blood circulation and removing stasis. Certain other constituents, including flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol, act like antioxidants, combating inflammation and oxidative stress. Safflower oil from its seeds contains linoleic acid, which is vital for cell membranes and heart health. Hong Hua has also demonstrated effectiveness to inhibit the aggregation of platelets and formation of thrombosis.

Note: Middle

TCM Category: Invigorate the Blood

Chanels entered: Heart, Liver, (Lung)

Major Chemical Components: Carthamin, neocarthamin, carthamone, carthamidin, flavenoids, linoleic acid

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