Siler Root (Fang feng)
Alias: Siler Root, Fang Feng, Saposhnikovia Root
Taste: Pungent, Sweet, Warm
Pharmacological Effects:
Fang Feng (Siler Root) is well-known for its ability to expel wind, dispel cold, and relieve pain. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by external wind-cold invasion, such as headaches, fever, chills, and joint pain. Fang Feng effectively promotes sweating, releases the exterior, and expels wind and cold from the body, providing relief from symptoms caused by external pathogens.
Additionally, Fang Feng has the ability to dispel dampness, relieve itching, and harmonize the Qi and blood. It is commonly used to treat conditions like itching, eczema, and other skin issues caused by wind-damp. Fang Feng helps regulate the flow of Qi and blood in the body and boosts the immune system, aiding in defense against external pathogenic factors.
Modern research indicates that Fang Feng contains volatile oils, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic properties. It not only helps alleviate symptoms caused by wind-cold invasions but also enhances immunity, protects the nervous system, and offers a variety of health benefits.
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