The efficacy and function of red cohosh

Red cohosh is a very common medicinal material in life. It can be used to make medicated food and medicine. Red cohosh has a wide range of uses, so you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Golden Panax notoginseng, Sanhuaqi, Yinyang Tiger, Tiger Hemp, Shuhuo, Iron Cimicifuga

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Astilbe in the Saxifragaceae family, Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. et Sav., and its rhizome or whole plant is used as medicine. Dig up the rhizomes in autumn, remove the fibrous roots, wash, slice, dry, or dig up with the roots. Dry in the sun and set aside.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, bitter, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and relieves pain, dispels wind and dampness. Used for traumatic injuries, postoperative pain, rheumatic joint pain, and snake bites.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 to 3 qian.

[Remarks] (1) There are several other plants of the same genus that are similar to this product: Astilbe austro-sinensis Hand.-Mazz.; Astilbe rivularis Buch.-Ham, which have the functions of promoting blood circulation, dispersing blood stasis, removing wind and dampness, and relieving pain. For treating injuries caused by falls, rheumatic pain, and chronic gastritis, use 2 to 4 coins each time and decoct it for oral administration. Or use 1 liang to soak 1 jin of wine. After soaking for 7 days, it can be taken twice a day, 10 ml each time. For impetigo with pus, use 3 to 5 coins each time, mash it and mix it with raw sesame oil, and apply it to the affected area; Astilbe myriantha Diels.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine

The medicinal value of red cohosh introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as red cohosh. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.