What are the effects and benefits of Cimicifuga?
Disease description:
There is an herb called Cimicifuga (Sheng Ma) in the prescription, which I've never seen before. I'd like to know what its effects and uses are.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
Cimicifuga (also known as black cohosh, a commonly used traditional Chinese herb) has various medicinal properties, including nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory effects. First, Cimicifuga is effective in nourishing yin and strengthening the kidneys, helping to replenish kidney nutrients, enhance immunity, promote kidney function, and alleviate symptoms of kidney deficiency such as dizziness, lower back pain, and leg weakness. Second, Cimicifuga can effectively suppress free radical activity, combat aging, delay skin aging, and help maintain soft and smooth skin. Additionally, it enhances the body's immune system, promotes cell regeneration, helps inhibit tumor growth, and effectively reduces inflammatory responses and relieves inflammatory pain.
