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Huai Niu Xi - Achyranthes Root

Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root)

Clinical Applications

  • Invigorates blood, expels blood stasis - dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, lochioschesis.
  • Strengthens the sinews, bones, and joints - lower back and knee issues due to deficiency (tonifies the liver and kidneys).
  • Clears damp heat in the lower burner - damp-heat pouring downward manifesting as back and knee pain, w/lin.
  • Brings blood downward - yin deficiency with fire or hot blood in the upper warmer, vomiting blood, toothache, nosebleed, dizziness, headache, blurred vision (yang rising).

Functional Category

Herbs That Invigorate Blood

Channels Influenced

Kidney Liver

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 9-15g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Avoid During Pregnancy
Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Huai Niu Xi (4)