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Rouge (Historical Medicinal Material)

【Name】

Rouge

 【Source】

Compendium of Materia Medica

 【Frequency of Use】

E

 【Botanical Origin】

In ancient times, it was made from safflower as the raw material, which was dried and dehydrated after being stored for a long time. It is no longer used as a cosmetic today, but as a Chinese medicine. Its function is the same as safflower.

 【Characteristics】

It is usually bright red, in the form of flakes with uneven size and thickness, or irregular lumps, granules, etc.; pure product is bright red or rouge red, with a brittle and soft texture.

 【Category】

Other