1. 3 grams to 5 grams are needed to nourish and invigorate blood, while 6 grams to 10 grams are suitable for invigorating blood and removing blood stasis.
2. Saffron has various effects: beautifying the skin, removing blood stasis, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation, treating bruises, inhibiting platelet aggregation and improving blood circulation.
3. Saffron has contraindications: it is forbidden for pregnant women because it can cause contractions leading to fetal dysplasia and miscarriage.
Saffron dosage varies from person to person and needs to be guided by a doctor:
1. 3 grams to 5 grams are needed to nourish and invigorate blood, while 6 grams to 10 grams are suitable for invigorating blood and removing blood stasis.
2. Saffron has various effects: beautifying the skin, removing blood stasis, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation, treating bruises, inhibiting platelet aggregation and improving blood circulation.
3. Saffron has contraindications: it is forbidden for pregnant women because it can cause contractions leading to fetal dysplasia and miscarriage.
Saffron (scientific name: Carthamustinctorius) is a common medicinal plant, mainly produced in China, India, West Asia and North Africa. Its flowers are yellow in color and can be used to make red dyes, as well as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Safflower has the following effects and functions:
1. Activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Safflower can promote blood circulation and relieve pain and swelling. Therefore, it is commonly used in the treatment of post-stroke, dysmenorrhea and other diseases.
2. Clearing heat and removing toxins: Saffron has the function of clearing heat and removing toxins, which can be used to treat cold and flu, sore throat and other diseases.
3. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: saffron also contains active ingredients that can be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, which can be used to prevent infectious diseases.
Saffron is generally applicable to the amount of 3-10g, generally safe and non-toxic side effects, but still need to follow the following contraindications:
1. Pregnant women should be careful: saffron has the effect of blood, should not be used during pregnancy.
2. Use with caution during menstruation: Saffron is able to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which will increase the amount of menstrual bleeding, so it should be used with caution by menstruating patients.
3. Caution for those with weak spleen and stomach: Saffron has the effect of clearing heat and may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, so those with weak spleen and stomach should be cautious.
4. Caution for people with high blood pressure: Saffron can promote blood circulation and may increase blood pressure, so people with high blood pressure should be cautious.
In short, the use of saffron needs to be decided according to one's own constitution and condition, so as not to cause adverse reactions.