What are the functions of traditional Chinese medicine for preventing wind?
In recent years, as people's attention to traditional Chinese medicine continues to increase, the traditional Chinese medicine Fangfeng has become a hot topic due to its unique medicinal value. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce in detail the role of windbreak and its application in modern medicine.
1. Introduction to windproofing
Windproof, scientific nameSaposhnikovia divaricata, is the dry root of Umbelliferae plant, mainly produced in Northeast China, North China and other places. Its nature and flavor are pungent, sweet, slightly warm, and it returns to the liver, spleen, and bladder meridians. It has the effects of relieving surface and dispelling wind, eliminating dampness and relieving pain.
2. Pharmacological effects of Fangfeng
Fangfeng is widely used in clinical TCM, and its main functions are as follows:
| Function category | Specific effects | Modern research support |
|---|---|---|
| Relieve superficial symptoms and expel wind | Used for colds, headaches, fever and other external symptoms | Wind-resistant volatile oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects |
| Win dampness and relieve pain | Relieve rheumatic arthralgia and joint pain | Parsnips polysaccharide regulates the immune system |
| Antispasmodic | Treat tetanus and convulsions | Parsnips alkaloids have sedative properties |
| Anti-allergic | Improve skin itching and urticaria | Parsnip extract inhibits histamine release |
3. Clinical application of Fangfeng
According to recent hot discussions, windproofing has attracted much attention in the following areas:
| Application areas | Typical prescription | Efficacy feedback |
|---|---|---|
| cold treatment | Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder | Patients reported significant antipyretic effect |
| Rheumatism | parsnip soup | 85% effective in relieving joint pain |
| skin allergies | windproof mixture | Reduce the recurrence rate of urticaria |
4. Modern research progress on windproof
Recent scientific research hot spots show that new breakthroughs have been made in the research on the active ingredients of Fangfeng:
| Research content | institution | discovery time |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral Mechanism of Saposhnip Polysaccharide | China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences | October 2023 |
| The neuroprotective effect of saposhnikovia alkaloids | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | November 2023 |
5. Precautions for use
Although the windproof effect is remarkable, please note: people with yin deficiency and blood deficiency should use it with caution; it should not be used together with hellebore; the normal dosage is 3-10 grams. Excessive dosage may cause dizziness.
6. Conclusion
As a classic Chinese medicine, Fangfeng's leap from a traditional anti-inflammatory drug to a modern anti-allergic and immune-modulating drug reflects the breadth and depth of traditional Chinese medicine. With the deepening of research, its application prospects will be broader.
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