Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Chuan Niu Xi 川牛膝
Radix Cyathula Officinalis Cyathula Root
Also known as Niu Xi
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Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Sour, Neutral
- Channels Entered
- LIV, KI
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Radix Cyathula Officinalis
- Chinese
- 川牛膝
- Tone Marks
- chuān niú xī
- Also Known As
- 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 Dosage
- 3-10 grams in decoction, 1-1.5 Grams in powder (Chen)
- 4.5-9 Grams in decoction (Bensky)
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Do not use during excessive menstruation
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- None Noted
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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