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西紅花 Saffron Xi Hong Hua

ID: D00536

Pharmaceutical Name:
Stigma Croci

Latin name:
Crocus sativus L.

Location: 6

Chinese Name

西紅花

Chinese Pinyin

Xi Hong Hua

English Name

Saffron

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Taste

slightly bitter

Odour

distinctive, slightly pungent

Clinical Indications

1. Amenorrhoea with abdominal mass, lochiostasis
2. Post traumatic swelling, bruises and pain
3. Depression, mania
4. Eruptions in infectious diseases

Display Category

Commonly Used TCM

Function Category

Blood Circulation-Promoting and Stasis-Removing Drugs

Medicine Category

Plant

Source

Eu Yan Sang (HK) Ltd.

Link to

Chinese Medicinal Material Images Database

Medicinal Plant Images Database

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