Safflower & Chuanxiong Medicated Wine (External Rub)
Ingredients
- Chuanxiong 24 g
- Safflower 6 g
- White liquor 150 ml
Principle
Blood-moving safflower and chuanxiong in alcohol—for bruises, strain-type neck/shoulder ache, or joint pain when pattern fits. Not a wellness drink or single-disease cure.
Effects & uses
External adjunct when stasis and intact skin are clear; oral variants in patents require clinician oversight—not self-service.
Method
- Mince herbs; seal in liquor 7 days; strain.
How to use
- External only: thin coat and gentle rub 1–2 times daily. No hard kneading, occlusive wrap, or extra heat.
Caution
Pregnancy, bleeding risk, anticoagulants, yin deficiency heat, fever, broken skin, allergy, children—contraindicated. Patch test first. Oral use only with TCM supervision.
Source
NMPA-backed TCM platform; health media; patent summaries. Pending verification.