Chuan Xiong

Pinyin Name: Chuanxiong, Chuan Xiong English Name: Ligusticum Scientific name: Rhizoma Chuanxiong Part Used: Rhizome Energy: Warm Taste: Pungent Channel Entered: Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium

Functions: Invigorate blood circulation Promote the flow of qi Dispel wind Stop pain

Indication: Headache (esp. vertex headache), headache due to qi and blood stagnation, dizziness, abdominal pain, TCM wind Bi pain, body achiness, arthralgia due to cold and wind, spasm of tendons, amenorrhea, menstrual disorders. Package: Granules=100g per bottle

Safety and Quality Control Testing

Our Quality Assurance teams routinely execute the following QC tests to ensure safety and high quality products: Macroscopic (visual) inspection: authenticate the herb species and parts used. Microscopic examination: authenticate the herb species by histological examination and comparison with certified reference standard specimen. TLC (thin layer chromatography): verify the identity of herb species by comparing its unique analytical identification with certified reference standard herb. HPLC/PDA (high performance liquid chromatography coupled photo diode array detector): measure potency and batch consistency by quantifying the content of active ingredients. HPLC/ELSD (high performance liquid chromatography coupled evaporative light scattering detector): determine the quality of rehmannia by analyzing its S to M saccharide ratio. ICP/MS (gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry): measure heavy metal elements to ensure product safety. GC/MS (gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry): screen for pesticide residue to ensure product safety. HPLC/FD (coupled fluorescent detector): check the content of aflatoxin to ensure product safety. LC/MS (coupled mass spectrometry): screen for the existence of aristolochic acid to ensure product safety. Microbiological testing: analyze yeast & mold and pathogenic microorganism to ensure product safety.

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