Ingredient Spotlight

Szechuan Lovage Root / Chuan Xiong

WHY WE LOVE IT

Szechuan Lovage Root is a cherished herb known for promoting circulation and supporting discomfort, making it a key ally for menstrual and general well-being.

Traditionally Supports:

  • Menstrual harmony

  • Natural circulation flow

  • Tension easy

  • Everday comfort

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How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Szechuan Lovage Root is cherished for its ability to invigorate blood, support the smooth flow of energy, and promote natural harmony. Its properties are used to encourage balance and ease throughout the body.

In Western herbal practices, Szechuan Lovage Root is appreciated for its supportive role in maintaining natural blood flow and encouraging vitality. Its versatile qualities make it a valued herb for promoting overall well-being and balance.

Fun Fact: A member of the carrot family, Szechuan Lovage Root has been cultivated for centuries in China and Korea. Known for its rich history and versatility, it grows wild and remains one of the most beloved herbs in traditional practices.

How we use it

“In Chinese medicine, when we use herbs to generate new blood, we always use herbs that move the blood in order to prevent cloying and sticking. This is one of my favorite herbs to use in this manner.”

- Lulu Ge, Founder

What the research says

Szechuan Lovage Root reduces uterine spasms through tetramethylpyrazi
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Szechuan Lovage Root protects cell integrity and reduces inflammation by inhibiting LPS-induced NO production
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Szechuan Lovage Root contains phthalides and alkaloids which have anti-cerebral ischemia, anti myocardial ischemia, antithrombotic and anti atherosclerosis properties.
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Szechuan Lovage Root demonstrates a anti-platelet aggregation that is induced by 5’-diphosphate (ADP), thrombin (THR), and platelet arachidonic acid (AA). Two bioactive compounds, ligustrazine and ferulic acid mediate anti-platelet aggregation too. This creates a combined effect of ligustrazine extending platelet aggregation time induced by ADP and frees the aggregation platelet, while ferulic acid inhibits platelet release of TXA2 and increases the levels of cAMP.
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