Ligusticum chuanxiong
TCM blood-moving and headache herb — "the herb that reaches the head." For headaches (all types), menstrual pain, and chest pain. Contains ligustrazine (tetramethylpyrazine) — used as IV drug in Chinese hospitals for cardiovascular disease.
If you take any medications, review these interactions carefully.
Blood thinners (SIGNIFICANT), antihypertensives.
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Bleeding risk — discontinue before surgery.
GI upset, dizziness, headache (paradoxically at high doses).
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