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  Herb 2 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
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Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Neutral Latin:
Radix Cyathula Officinalis Translation:
Ox Knee From Sichuan |
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
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:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi