Chinese Herbs: Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root), Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae

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Huai Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)

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

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Contraindications and Cautions

Do not pregnancy or heavy menstrual bleeding

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

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

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - 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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.