Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. Extract of Ligusticum chuanxiong is a complex of active components extracted from the dried rhizoma of Ligusticum chuanxiong, a plant of the Apiaceae family. It holds an important position in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern natural medicine research. Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ligusticum chuanxiong is classified as a "blood-activating and stasis-resolving drug" in traditional Chinese medicine theory. It has a pungent and warm nature and enters the liver, gallbladder and pericardium meridians. Traditionally, it is used for:
Promoting blood circulation and regulating qi: It is used to treat headache, chest and flank pain, dysmenorrhea and other conditions caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.
Dispelling wind and relieving pain: Alleviates joint pain and numbness in limbs caused by wind-cold-dampness arthralgia.
Modern pharmacological effects
Based on component research, the modern pharmacological effects of Ligusticum chuanxiong extract include:
Improve blood circulation: Dilate blood vessels (especially cerebral blood vessels), increase blood flow, and is often used to assist in improving insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Anti-platelet aggregation: Inhibits thrombosis formation and has a certain preventive effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Analgesia and anti-inflammation: By inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators, it alleviates pain and inflammatory responses.
Neuroprotection: Research shows that it may have a protective effect on nerve cells and is potentially used in the auxiliary research of neurological related diseases.
"Application
In the medical field: As raw materials for traditional Chinese medicine preparations, it is used to treat migraines, coronary heart disease, ischemic cerebrovascular disease, etc., such as the Chinese patent medicines "Ligustrazine Injection" and "Zhengtian Pills".
In the field of health supplements: Made into capsules, tablets, etc., it is used to improve blood circulation, relieve fatigue, etc. (Compliance should be noted).
In the field of cosmetics: Due to its antioxidant properties and the ability to promote microcirculation in the skin, it is added to skin care products to improve dull skin tone and soothe sensitive skin.
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