FUNCTIONS: Moves blood, removes blood stagnation, induces downward movement of blood, disperses swelling, tonifies kidneys and liver, and strengthens tendons and bones.*
Mandarin: 牛膝(懷)
Pin-Yin: Niu Xi (Huai)
English: Achyranthes Root
Korean: 우슬
Romaji: Goshitsu
Kanji: 牛膝
Kampo: No