Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root)

Herb 11 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Channels:

LIV, KID

Properties:

Bitter, Sour, Neutral

Latin:

Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae

Chinese:

懷牛膝

Tone Marks:

huái niú xī

Alt Names:

Niu Xi

Translation:

Ox Knee from Huai

Chinese Herb Actions

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Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not pregnancy or heavy menstrual bleeding

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Chinese Herb Notes

• This herb is stronger than Chuan Niu Xi at strengthening bone and tendon, and tonifying the Kidney and Liver

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Da Zao Wan (Great Creation Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
• Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Ji Chuan Jian (Benefit the Flow Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
• Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
  Category: Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
• Yu Nu Jian (Jade Woman Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
• Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind