Siler Root

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Other Names : Fang Feng, ledebouriella.
siler is a long, cone-shaped plant that reaches a height of 6 to 12 inches, and appears thicker as it enters the ground. The external surface of the plant is gray and wrinklish, and is often dotted with raised scars. The plant's bark is brownish and cracked, with an interior wood that is yellowish in color. The root is cut into small pieces, dried, and used in herbal preparations.

Special Precautions of Siler Root

The American Herbal Products Association has given siler a class 1 rating, meaning that it can be consumed safely when used appropriately. As of this writing, there are no known drug interactions with siler root. However, it should not be taken when yin deficiency heat patterns are present. As always, make sure to consult with a qualified health care provider before taking siler root or any other herbal remedy or dietary supplement.

The benefits of Siler Root are

In traditional Chinese medicine, siler is considered to have pungent, sweet-warm properties, and works on the Liver and Spleen meridians. It is used to dispel pathogenic wind, resolve dampness and arrest convulsions, and is especially effective in treating "wind moist" disorders. In terms of Western medicine, siler root can be used to treat :

  • cold-related headaches and body aches
  • diarrhea,
  • chills and tremors.
  • It has also been employed as a remedy for tetanus, lockjaw and general convulsions.

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