What are the effects and functions of Anthriscus sylvestris?

1. Tonifying the middle and boosting qi

This effect was recorded long ago, in the "Records of Chinese Materia Medica" of Sichuan Province. Its effect is summarized as "tonifying the middle and boosting qi," and it gives a detailed introduction to its relieving effects on the following conditions, such as weakness of the limbs, cough, lung deficiency, food stagnation, and spleen deficiency, among others.

2. Treating stomach ailments

This effect was also recorded in the "Catalogue of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources" of Zhejiang Province. Anthriscus sylvestris promotes the flow of qi and can treat a variety of stomach diseases.

3. Treating traumatic injuries

This effect was also recorded in Sichuan Province. This concerns its effect on external injuries, and it can promote the healing of traumatic injuries. It can be used externally: grind it into powder, then apply it to the external injury. However, the amount used must be appropriate and must not be too much.

4. Kidney-tonifying effect

The book records it as follows: Anthriscus sylvestris is cool in nature; cooked together with meat and then eaten, it has a kidney-tonifying effect. Nowadays, chicken or pigeon can be cooked together with it and then eaten. It can also be used to make infused liquor.

5. Promoting digestion

It can promote the peristaltic action of the stomach, and therefore has a digestive effect. Consequently, it also relieves the feeling of food stagnation and stomach bloating. The method of use is also relatively simple: use nine grams of Anthriscus sylvestris, add six grams of dried tangerine peel and six grams of green tangerine peel, and decoct in water to take.

6. Regulating blood pressure

Anthriscus sylvestris is also quite good at regulating blood pressure. For patients with high blood pressure, it can lower blood pressure to a certain extent. Making soup with it gives a good effect.