Radix Saposhnikoviae

Class: Release the Exterior
Subclass: Pungent and Warm Formulas
Name:
Pinyin: Fang Feng
Pharmaceutical: Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
Other names: Qing Fang Feng, Guan Fang Feng
Description: Divaricate Saposhnikovia Root.
Properties:
Nature: Warm.
Taste: Pungent, sweet.
Organ: Bladder, Liver, Spleen, Lungs.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Expels Wind.
Releases the Exterior.
Disperses Dampness.
Calms pain.
Calms spasms.
Comparisons:
Jing Jie is more effective to promote sweating (stops bleeding and removes Blood accumulation).
Warning:
Contraindications: Blood Deficiency with convulsions.
Yin Deficiency and vigorous Fire.