Effects and functions of windproof

Fangfeng is a slightly warm antipyretic medicine with a sweet and spicy taste. It mainly plays an important role in the lung, liver, bladder and spleen meridians. In the eyes of many people, the functions and effects of Fangfeng are not very clear, and they don’t even know what Fangfeng looks like. Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the functions and effects of Fangfeng. In addition, you can also see the picture of Fangfeng so that everyone can understand the characteristics and appearance of Fangfeng.

The efficacy and function of windproof

Used for rheumatism and arthralgia

Saposhnikovia divaricata can dispel rheumatism and relieve pain. It is often used in combination with Notopterygium wilfordii and Stephania tetrandra to treat rheumatism, arthralgia and other diseases.

For tetanus, trismus, opisthotonos

Saposhnikovia divaricata is used to treat tetanus and has the effect of dispelling wind and stopping convulsions, but it is often used in combination with other medicines such as Arisaema consanguineum, Gastrodia elata, and White aconite root.

In addition, this product has the effects of promoting blood circulation and treating diarrhea. If it is used for abdominal pain and diarrhea, it is often used in combination with red peony root, scutellaria baicalensis, and Poria cocos; if it is used for bleeding and metrorrhagia, it is generally used with charcoal.

Detoxification

If some people are poisoned by poison, use one or two grams of Saposhnikovia divaricata, grind it into powder, and mix it with tap water. Very effective.

Antipyretic

The experiment observed that after the rabbits were given a fever by intravenous injection of a mixed typhoid vaccine, oral administration of the water decoction had a moderate antipyretic effect; abdominal injection had a significant antipyretic effect.

The effect can last for more than 2 hours. Rabbits were given a triple vaccine (pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccine) to create a small animal fever entity model. Ip Guan Fang Feng Shui decoction 2g/kg, compared with antipyretic and saline. The decoction of Saposhnikovia divaricata has a significant antipyretic effect within 1-2 hours.

Pain relief

The decoction was injected into the abdomen of mice and had a significant analgesic effect.

Antibacterial

Its decoction can inhibit a variety of bacteria, such as Shigella dysenteriae. Fresh fangfeng juice also has a certain antibacterial effect on orange-yellow Staphylococcus.

Enhance immunity

The decoction can increase the phagocytic percentage and phagocytic index of mouse macrophages, thus improving the immune function.

Sedative and anticonvulsant

The isolated fangfeng desaccharins and fangfeng desaccharins can inhibit the spontaneous activities of mice and prolong their sleeping time.

Oral administration of the decoction has a certain effect on resisting electric shock in mice.

Protect gastric mucosa and relieve spasm

The desaccharide from radix fangfeng can inhibit the gastric mucosal damage caused by ethanol. Fangfeng deglucan can inhibit stress ulcers. The decoction of Saposhnikovia divaricata can significantly inhibit the contraction of rabbit intestines and has an antispasmodic effect. Its volatile oil has a relaxing effect on bronchial smooth muscles and has the effect of stopping asthma.

Side effects of windproof

Some people with yin and blood deficiency, heat syndrome and wind-induced wind should not use Fangfeng. People with headaches, and spasms due to deficiency of both qi and blood should not take it. People with weak vital energy should not use it.

There are no reports of poisoning caused by taking Fangfeng. Excessive use may cause excessive sweating, dry mouth and other symptoms that damage body fluids and consume energy. Reports of allergic symptoms are extremely rare. Abdominal discomfort, vomiting, nausea, sweating, skin itching, etc. may occur 1 hour after taking the medicine.

How to eat windproof

Fangfeng porridge

Raw materials: 15 grams of fangfeng, 2 scallion roots, 3 slices of ginger, and 50 grams of rice.

Method: Boil the rice first, add the fangfeng, scallion roots and ginger slices when it is hot, and add salt as appropriate.

Directions: Take twice a day while hot, for 2-3 days.

Function: This porridge can clear away heat, detoxify, dispel wind, dispel cold and relieve pain. It is suitable for symptoms such as chills and fever, joint pain, nasal congestion, heavy sound, intestinal rumbling and diarrhea caused by colds.

Guizhi Fangfeng Decoction

Composition: 4.5 grams of young cinnamon twig, 6 grams of red peony root, 4.5 grams of northern saposhnikovia divaricata, and 3 grams of roasted licorice.

Directions: Take as one dose. Add 3 grams of ginger slices and 5 dried red dates, decoct in water and drink hot.

Function: Disperse wind and relax muscles, regulate the Ying and Wei.

Indications: Initial stage of typhoid fever in infants, with chills and fever, heavy weight, yellow face, or pale face and rapid breathing, hot breath in the mouth, yawning and irritability, pale tongue, white and greasy tongue coating, and floating pulse.

Fangfeng Angelica Soup

Composition: 1.5 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1.5 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of red Poria cocos, 1 qian of Angelica dahurica, 1 qian of Gentiana macrophylla, 1 qian of red peony root, 1 qian of Bupleurum chinense, sweet almond, 5 fen of licorice, 4 fen of cinnamon bark, and 5 slices of ginger.

Directions: Boil in 2 cups of water for 1 minute and drink warm before meals.

Function: Mainly used to treat blood stasis and skin numbness.

Summary: Based on the introduction in the previous article, I believe everyone has a general understanding of the effects and functions of windproof. In addition, the original article also introduces in detail the side effects of Fangfeng and how to eat it, which is for reference only. Saposhnikovia is a traditional Chinese medicine. If you want to use it, you need to be under the guidance of a doctor.