Achyranthes Root, Niú Xī, ⽜膝, Radix Achyranthes Bidentatae
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Category: Regulate Qi
English: Achyranthes Root Pinyin: Niu Xi Pharmaceutical: Radix Achyranthes Bidentatae
Organs: Liver • Kidney Temperature: Neutral
Taste: Bitter • Sweet • Sour Toxicity:
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Actions: Invigorate blood • Dispel stasis • Tonify Liver • Tonify Kidney • Strengthen bones and sinews • Clears damp heat in lower jiao • Move blood downward
Indications: Miscarriages • Dysmenorrhea • Amenorrhea • Lochioschesis • Blood stasis lower back pain • Knee pain • Muscle soreness • Lin Syndrome • Edema • Vaginal discharge • Reckless hot blood • Liver yang rising • Stomach fire • Blurred vision
Contraindications: Pregnancy • Spleen deficiency diarrhea • Kidney Qi deficiency with excessive menstruation • Spematorrhea
Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g Guidelines
Parts Used: Notable for: Miscarriages • Huai Niu Xi stronger on tonifying Liver/Kidney and to moving blood downward
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