Ingredient: Cyathula officinalis (Chuan niu xi).
Mandarin: 川牛膝 Pin-Yin: Chuan Niu Xi English: Cyathulae Root Korean: 천우슬 Romaji: Sengoshitsu Kanji: 川牛膝 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Cyathulae Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Sweet, bitter, neutral
Channels Entered:
- Liver, kidney
Herb Actions:
- Invigorates the blood and unblocks the menses
- Expels wind
- Drains dampness
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those during pregnancy or with excessive menstruation
Commonly Found In:
- Tu Huo & Loranthus Combination, Gastrodia and Uncaria Combination, Persica & Achyranthes Combination