Szechuan Lovage vs Buckwheat Herb

Important TCM herb used to invigorate blood, move Qi, and relieve pain. Used for headaches, menstrual disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.

Grain herb whose leaves and flowers are used medicinally as a source of rutin for capillary strengthening. The grain is an important gluten-free nutritive food.

tetramethylpyrazine, ligustilide, senkyunolide, ferulic acid

rutin, quercitrin, vitexin, chlorogenic acid

Invigorate blood circulation, Relieve headache, Treat menstrual pain, Cardiovascular disease treatment

Strengthen capillaries with rutin, Treat varicose veins, Hypertension support, Nutritive gluten-free grain

Vasodilator, Antiplatelet, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

Capillary strengthening, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardiovascular support

3-10g dried root decoction or 300-600mg extract daily

60-100mg rutin standardized or 10-15g herb as tea

Pregnancy (blood-moving), Blood thinners, Excessive menstrual bleeding

Buckwheat allergy, Photosensitivity in some individuals

Headache at high doses, GI upset, Dizziness

Photosensitivity, Allergic reactions