Tu Niu Xi (Tuniuxi Root)

Herb 24 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Channels:

LIV, KI

Properties:

Bitter, Sour, Neutral

Latin:

Radix Achyranthis

Chinese:

牛膝

Tone Marks:

niú xī

Translation:

Local Ox's Knee

Chinese Herb Actions

• Drains Fire and Reduces Toxins
  For painful or swollen throat, especially effective for treating diphtheria and pneumonia.
• Clears Heat Toxins on the Skin
  For abscess or skin sores. Also used to relieve poisons from snakebite.
• Invigorates the Blood
  Used in treating amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy.

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 15-30 grams.
• Part used: root.