Cyathula, Chuān Niú Xī, ⽜膝, Radix Cyathula Officinalis
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
Space Space
Space USA: USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: PMS • irregular menses • amenorrhea • difficult child labor • lower back pain • knee pain • dysuria • hematuria • epistaxis
Attributes: emmenagogue • vasodilator
Products (online examples)
Space
Space
Research (sample)
Articles:
Constituents:
Photos (Click to enlarge)
Fun Facts
Other Names:
Species
Growth
TBD
TBD
is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Regulate Blood - Invigorate
English: Cyathula Pinyin: Chuan Niu Xi Pharmaceutical: Radix Cyathula Officinalis
Organs: Liver • Kidney Temperature: Neutral
Taste: Bitter • Sour Toxicity:
Patterns: blood stasis • fire flaring upwards
Actions: Move blood downward • Invigorate blood • Dispel stasis • Tonify Liver • Tonify Kidney • Strengthen bones and sinews • Clears damp heat in lower jiao • Expel wind • Drain dampness • Promote blood circulation
Indications: Dysmenorrhea • Amenorrhea • Lochioschesis • Blood stasis lower back pain • Knee pain • Muscle soreness • Lin Syndrome • Traumatic injuries • Vaginal discharge • Reckless hot blood • Liver yang rising • Stomach fire • Blurred vision • epistaxis
Contraindications: Pregnancy • Menorrhagia • Spleen deficiency diarrhea • Kidney Qi deficiency with excessive menstruation • Spematorrhea
Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g Guidelines
Parts Used: Notable for: Key herb for miscarriages • Sends Qi and blood to lower jiao • Lower back and knee pain • Treats Bi syndrome from qi and blood stagnation
Other:
Combine With
Purpose
Formulas with Chuan Niu Xi
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang • Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan • Niu Xi Tang • Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin • San Miao San • Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang • Wen Jing Tang • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang • Yu Nu Jian • Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
0 Comments