FROM NATURE
Cnidium
Name Cnidium
Key Benefits Circulation Support, Pain Relief, Anti-inflammatory
Cnidium is recorded in the Donguibogam as “curing headaches and tearing caused by cold wind entering the brain.” It is noted that “the medicinal energy rises to the head and eyes, and descends to the uterus,” making it useful for conditions ranging from headaches to women’s health.
Cnidium circulates Qi and blood throughout the body and is called “the Qi medicine in blood.” With its warm nature and pungent taste, it dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow, effectively relieving headaches, dizziness, joint pain, and neuralgia.
