zàng hóng huā

Name: zàng hóng huā
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藏红花·Stigma Croci

Tibetan saffron

About zàng hóng huā

Zang Hong Hua (藏红花) is saffron, the stigma of the crocus, recorded as Stigma Croci.

Names

Pinyin	zàng hóng huā
Chinese	藏红花
Latin Name	Stigma Croci
English Name	Tibetan saffron

Actions and indications

Invigorates Blood, dispels stasis and promotes menstruation

Absent periods from Blood stasis
Lochia retained after childbirth
A stifling, full feeling in the chest and diaphragm brought on by emotional distress

Cools Blood and resolves toxicity

High fever with a pale red maculopapular rash

Calms the Shen (associated use)

Low mood, by long-standing association

Cautions

pregnancy Contraindicated in pregnancy: a strong Blood mover long linked with bringing on menstruation and uterine contraction, and high intake or workplace exposure has been associated with uterine stimulation and a greater chance of miscarriage
caution A bleeding tendency, anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment, or an upcoming operation: use only under professional supervision
caution Heavy menstrual bleeding
caution Side effects commonly reported in trials were nausea, dry mouth, poor appetite and headache, with no serious reactions recorded
caution Adulteration is common, so a product sold as saffron may be dyed safflower, turmeric or marigold; confirm the identity of what is supplied

Interactions

Drug interactions

Antidepressants, including SSRIs: saffron has been trialled against these drugs and added to them, so anyone already on an antidepressant should leave the decision to combine to their prescriber (precautionary)
Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines: caution is standard for Blood-invigorating herbs (precautionary; no interaction documented)

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