Huai Niu Xi
Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae牛膝(怀)
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavours
- Bitter, Sour
- Meridians
- Kidney, Liver
- Class
- Blood-Activating and Stasis-Eliminating Medicinals (Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao)
- Dosage
- 5–15 g
Actions / Functions
- Dissipates Wind
- Dissipates Wind-Damp
- Eliminates Dampness
- Eliminates Bi Obstructions
- Relaxes the tendons and liberates the joints
- Supplements Liver and Kidney
- Strengthens tendons and bones
- Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
- Diminishes blood pressure
- Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
- Treats Lin Syndrome (strangury)