Evidence supporting the use of: Fang-feng
For the health condition: Neuralgia and Neuritis

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Fang-Feng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) is a well-known herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is historically used to "expel wind" and alleviate pain, particularly in cases described as "wind-damp" conditions. In TCM theory, neuralgia (nerve pain) and neuritis (nerve inflammation) are often interpreted as being related to "wind," "dampness," or "cold" obstructing the meridians, resulting in pain, numbness, or tingling. Fang-Feng is believed to help by dispelling these pathogenic factors and unblocking the channels, thereby relieving pain and discomfort associated with conditions like neuralgia and neuritis.

There is a long history of Fang-Feng being included in traditional herbal formulas for musculoskeletal and neurological complaints, such as Bi Syndrome (painful obstruction syndrome), which can encompass symptoms similar to neuralgia and neuritis. However, while preclinical studies suggest Fang-Feng has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, there is a lack of high-quality clinical evidence directly validating its efficacy for neuralgia or neuritis in a Western biomedical sense. The use is primarily justified by traditional theories and historical clinical practice rather than modern scientific evidence.

In summary, Fang-Feng's application for neuralgia and neuritis is rooted in tradition, with only limited scientific support at the preclinical level. Well-designed clinical trials are lacking, so evidence for its effectiveness remains modest and primarily traditional.

More about fang-feng
More about Neuralgia and Neuritis

Products containing fang-feng

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.