Ezhu (Curcumae Rhizoma) exhibits multiple pharmacological effects, including promoting qi circulation and breaking blood stasis, resolving stagnation and alleviating pain, anti-inflammatory actions, antioxidant effects, and improving cardiovascular health.

Promoting Qi Circulation and Breaking Blood Stasis

Ezhu dredges qi and blood, significantly relieving symptoms caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as chest obstruction and heart pain, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea.

Resolving Stagnation and Alleviating Pain

It eliminates internal accumulations (e.g., food stagnation and indigestion) and reduces epigastric distension and pain, providing effective analgesia.

Anti-inflammatory Effects

Active compounds in Ezhu (e.g., curcumol, zedoarondiol) inhibit inflammatory responses, mitigate tissue damage, and treat inflammatory diseases.

Antioxidant Effects

Its antioxidants (e.g., curcuminoids) scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and help delay aging while preventing chronic diseases.

Improving Cardiovascular Health

Ezhu is used to treat coronary heart disease and angina pectoris. It enhances myocardial blood supply, alleviates ischemia, and reduces angina symptoms.

Clinical Note: Use Ezhu under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner to ensure safety and efficacy.