#LigusticumSinense

In markets across Thailand and much of East Asia, you can often find bundles of slender, aromatic roots known as “โกฐหัวบัว”—the dried rhizome of Ligusticum sinense. This centuries-old herbal remedy, revered in Asian traditions for its multitude of uses, is now experiencing renewed interest as modern science digs deeper into its potential health benefits, chemical secrets, and applications in everyday wellness. From its roots in dynastic pharmacopeias to its present-day status as a subject of pharmacological research, Ligusticum sinense offers an instructive window into how ancient wisdom and contemporary science can together illuminate the path toward holistic health care.