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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

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

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.