Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula Root)

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

Channels:

LIV, KI

Properties:

Bitter, Sour, Neutral

Latin:

Radix Cyathula Officinalis

Chinese:

川牛膝

Tone Marks:

chuān niú xī

Alt Names:

Niu Xi

Translation:

Ox Knee From Sichuan

Chinese Herb 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.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy
• Do not use during excessive menstruation

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb 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)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis