What are the nature, flavor and meridians of Saposhnikovia divaricata?

In our country, there are many Chinese medicinal materials, and each of them can exert certain therapeutic effects. Of course, this is also based on the premise of correct use. However, Chinese medicine is also medicine, so there are still some taboos on how to use it in daily life. If you really don’t know how, ask a doctor. This can help you avoid detours and mistakes. So, what are the properties and meridians of Fangfeng?

Fangfeng, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. Also known as Tongyun, Huiyun, Huicao, Baizhi and Baizhong. It is the name of a medicinal herb, a perennial herb that prefers a cool climate, is cold-resistant and drought-resistant. It is mainly produced in Hebei, Heilongjiang, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia and other places. The roots of Saposhnikovia divaricata can be used raw. It tastes spicy and sweet, and is slightly warm in nature. It has the effects of dispelling wind and relieving exterior symptoms, eliminating dampness and relieving pain, and stopping convulsions.

Medicinal Part

The root of the Umbelliferae plant.

Flavor

It tastes spicy and sweet, and is slightly warm in nature.

Meridians

It enters the bladder, lung, spleen and liver meridians.

effect

Dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, eliminate dampness, relieve pain and stop convulsions.

Indications

It is used for external symptoms, pruritus caused by urticaria, rheumatic pain, tetanus, and spleen deficiency and dampness.

Related Combinations

1. To treat all eye diseases: 3g of Rhizoma Rugosae (without oil), 6g each of Licorice and Saposhnikovia divaricata, 5g of Coptis chinensis. Boil the three ingredients to get a thick juice, then add Rhizoma Rugosae paste and apply it daily. (Sun's "Collected Effective Prescriptions")

2. For bone steaming and fever and all kinds of fever due to deficiency and fatigue, and fever after a serious illness, use Dixian Powder: 2 liang of Rehmannia root bark, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata, and 0.5 liang of licorice (roasted). Use five cents each time, add five slices of ginger, and decoct in water. (Ji Sheng Fang)

3. Difficult urination: Three-ingredient Mufangji Decoction: use 2 liang each of Mufangji, Saposhnikovia divaricata, and Sunflower Seed. Chew. Boil five liters of water until two and a half liters remain, divided into three doses. (Qianjin Fang)

Dosage

For internal use: decoction, 5-10 grams. For external use: take appropriate amount and decoct in water for fumigation and washing.

Taboo

It should not be used by those with yin-blood deficiency or wind-induced fever; it should be used with caution by those with blood deficiency, convulsions, or yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire.

Preparation method

Remove the remaining stems, soak them in water, remove them, moisten them thoroughly, slice them, and dry them in the sun.

Physiological characteristics

Saposhnikovia divaricata is a perennial herb, 30-2000px tall. The roots are thick, oblong, branched, light yellow laurel color, obliquely ascending, nearly the same length as the main stem, and have fine ridges. The flowering period is August-September, and the fruiting period is September-October. It likes a cool climate and is cold-resistant and drought-resistant. It is suitable to be planted in sandy loam with plenty of sunlight, deep soil, looseness, fertility and good drainage. It is not suitable to be planted in acidic and heavy clay soil.