Involucrum Castaneae (Feng Li Ke)

Alias:
Wind Chestnut Shell, Chestnut Shell, Chestnut Skin

Properties:
Sweet, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Wind Chestnut Shell has the effects of dispersing cold, detoxifying, regulating qi, and relieving pain.
• It is mainly used for treating conditions caused by cold and dampness, such as rheumatic joint pain, lower back and knee soreness, and numbness in the limbs.
• Wind Chestnut Shell can warm the meridians and relieve joint pain caused by cold pathogens.
• It has some antibacterial properties, making it useful for treating bacterial skin diseases such as eczema and abscesses.
• It also has a regulating effect on the gastrointestinal system and can alleviate symptoms like stomach pain and loss of appetite.
• Wind Chestnut Shell has a pain-relieving effect, commonly used to ease headaches, toothaches, and other types of pain.
• Modern studies suggest that Wind Chestnut Shell has an immune-modulating effect, which can help enhance the body’s natural resistance to disease.