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Rubia cordifolia
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
TCM and Ayurvedic herb; root used to cool blood, activate blood circulation, and stop bleeding; important for skin conditions in Ayurveda.
TCM and Ayurvedic herb; root used to cool blood, activate blood circulation, and stop bleeding; important for skin conditions in Ayurveda. Key active compounds include alizarin, purpurin, ruberythric acid.
alizarin, along with purpurin and ruberythric acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Qian Cao. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, stabilizes hepatocyte membranes and supports liver regeneration.
Anti-inflammatory activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anticancer potential
Hepatoprotective effects
Blood heat conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin disorders
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Menstrual problems
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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