Syndromes: peripheral vascular disease

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  • Ligusticum chuanxiong

    Botanical Overview Ligusticum chuanxiong (family Apiaceae) is a perennial herb native to China and East Asia. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, commonly called Chuanxiong or Szechuan lovage root. It is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and also recognized in Western herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature and…


  • Carthamus tinctorius

    Botanical Overview Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, Western Asia, India, and China, and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, flowers, and their extracted oil. It has a long history of use in…


  • Salvia miltiorrhiza

    Botanical Overview Salvia miltiorrhiza, commonly known as Danshen, red sage, or Chinese sage, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. The medicinally used part is the root. Native primarily to East Asian regions including China, Korea, and Japan, this plant has been traditionally employed in herbal medicine systems. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling and drying energetics with…