Saffron
(Fanhonghua)
The dried stigmas and the top of the style
of the Saffron Crocus are used in place of
Safflower (Honghua), but they have a stronger
action. Saffron (Fanhonghua) has as its properties
and taste sweet and cold. It enters the heart
and liver channels and invigorates the blood,
removes stagnation and clears channels, and
also cools the blood and releases toxins.
Saffron (Fanhonghua) is used to treat cases
with indications such as high fever, maculopapule
and febrile disease in which pathogenic heat
has entered the blood.
The recommended dosage is 1.5-3 g. |
