Hu Gu (Tiger Bone), Os Tigris

"The Spleen helps to create the Blood"

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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 8 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:

LIV, KI

Properties:

Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Os Tigris

Chinese:

虎骨

Tone Marks:

hŭ gŭ

Actions

Dispels Wind, Relieves Pain, Strengthens Sinews and Bones
For Bi Zheng Syndrome with weak and sore back and knees. Also for atrophied lower back and legs, or when the leg spasms and there is difficulty moving the joints.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases of Fire from Excess or Deficiency

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

3-6 grams in pills, tinctures or powders (Chen)
3-6 grams in pills, tinctures, or powders (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.