International Chinese Medical Journal of Daytona


ZangHongHua Saffron Crocus Sativus

Properties: sweet cold
Channels:
Heart Liver
Functions: Moves Blood and stops pain due to injury
Promotes mensturation and stops menstrual pain
Reduces skin patches caused by heat in the blood
Relieves toxicity
Dosage in decoction: 1.5-3 g
Recipe: Lemon Saffron Olive Chicken recipe

References:
1. Lecture and notes from Pharmacopoeia III 1998. Dr. Li Jin, OMD. pg. 60.

Chinese Pharmacopoeia Index