Siler Root, Fáng Fēng, 防风, Radix Saposhnikoviae
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Space USA: Saposhnikovia divaricata USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Cold • Flu • Mild fever • Chills • Bi Pain
Attributes: Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Hemostatic
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Other Names: Siler Root • Qing Fang Feng • Cao Fang Feng
Plant Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Saposhnikovia divaricata is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Release Exterior Wind Cold
English: Siler Root Pinyin: Fang Feng Pharmaceutical: Radix Saposhnikoviae
Organs: Bladder • Liver • Spleen Temperature: Slightly Warm
Taste: Pungent • Sweet Toxicity:
Patterns:
Actions: Expel all wind disorders • Relief intestinal wind • Release exterior • Reduce muscle spasms • Expel wind-cold • Expel Wind Dampness • Treat diarrhea • Relief Liver wind
Indications: Common cold • Mild fever • Severe chills • Liver wind • Muscle spasms • Warmth feels good • Aversion to cold • Headache • Body ache • Neck pain • Not thirsty • Tight and superficial pulse • Diarrhea • Bi pain
Contraindications: Yin deficiency fire • Blood deficiency spasms • Lack dampness • Lack pathogenic wind
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 9g Guidelines
Parts Used: Root
Other: Charred Fang Feng is used to stop bleeding; particularly with overly heavy menstrual bleeding
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Formulas with Fang Feng
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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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