Cimicifugae Rhizoma

Origin

Dried rhizomes of Cimicifuga dahurica, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, Cimicifuga foetida, or Cimicifuga simplex (Ranunculaceae).

Key Constituents

Triterpenoids including cimigenol, chromones including cimifugin, and phenylpropanoids including ferulic acid and isoferulic acid.

Traditional Functions

Disperses wind-heat, clears heat and toxins, promotes eruption, and raises Yang Qi.

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used for sore throat, mouth sores, headache associated with wind-heat, skin eruptions, and symptoms associated with sinking Qi such as prolapse.

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