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Latin Name Notes

Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula Root)

Herb 2 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathula Officinalis)

Channels:
LIV, KI

Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Neutral

Latin Name:
Radix Cyathula Officinalis

Chuan Niu Xi means "Ox Knee From Sichuan"

Alternate Names

Niu Xi

Actions

Invigorates the Blood, Dispels Blood Stagnation
This is one of the strongest herbs for blood stasis leading to gynecological disorders including irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and difficult labor. Also for musculoskeletal pain and trauma.
Promotes Urination and Drains Damp
For painful and burning urination as well as hematuria. It dispels damp heat and blood stagnation in the lower Jiao.
Directs Fire and Blood Downward
For hematemesis, epistaxis, toothache, ulcers on the tongue and mouth, headache and dizziness associated with fire flaring upward and abnormal bleeding.
Tonifies Liver and Kidney, Strengthens Tendon and Bone, Expel Wind Damp
One of the most important herbs for chronic back ache with weak and or sore knees. Treats atrophy and spasms of the low back and lower extremities.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use during pregnancy
Do not use during excessive menstruation

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

3-10 grams in decoction, 1-1.5 Grams in powder (Chen)
4.5-9 Grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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