Fang Feng vs Cay Hy Thiem

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia divaricata

Musculoskeletal

Cay Hy Thiem

Siegesbeckia orientalis

Musculoskeletal

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Fang Feng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cay Hy Thiem

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Root used in TCM to release the exterior, expel wind and dampness, and relieve spasms, a key herb in formulas for wind-cold and musculoskeletal conditions.

A Vietnamese herb used for joint pain, hypertension, and as an anti-inflammatory remedy.

Active Compounds

chromones, prim-O-glucosylcimifugin, cimifugin, deltoin, bergapten

kirenol, siegesbeckin, darutoside, sesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

wind-cold conditions, headache, joint pain, spasms, skin conditions from wind

arthritis, joint pain, hypertension, skin conditions

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, analgesic, anticonvulsant

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

4.5–9g decoction or 200mg extract

9-15g dried herb daily

Contraindications

yin deficiency conditions, fire ascending, pregnancy high doses

pregnancy

Side Effects

nausea, dizziness

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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