Root of Divaricate Saposhnikovia, Divaricate Saposhnikovia Root
Radix Saposhnikoviae, Saposhnikoviae Radix
Fang Feng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; sweet; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To induce diaphoresis, to dispel wind, to alleviate rheumatic conditions, and to relieve spasm.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Migraine, headache and generalized pain, common cold, rheumatoid arthritis, externally contracted wind-cold, wind-damp impediment pain, aching pain in joints, abdominal pain and diarrhea, intestinal wind bleeding, tetanus, wind papule itching, sores.