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活血药 · Blood-moving

Achyranthes Root niú xī · 牛膝

Achyranthes bidentata (huai niu xi); Cyathula officinalis (chuan niu xi)

Nature and flavour. Bitter, sweet and sour, neutral; Liver and Kidney systems.

A blood-moving herb that the classical texts also credit with carrying the downward movement of blood, with strengthening the sinews and bones, and with opening the water passages. Two plant sources are traded under this name and are not fully interchangeable in practice. Its modern effect on any specific condition is not established.

性味归经。苦、甘、酸,平;归肝、肾经。

活血化瘀药。传统记载认为其能引血下行、补肝肾强筋骨、通利水道。同名入药有两种来源(怀牛膝、川牛膝),传统用法并不完全等同。其对具体病症的现代疗效未被证实。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Traditionally avoided in pregnancy, and used with caution in heavy menstrual bleeding. Not a herb for self-directed use; a qualified practitioner should decide whether it is appropriate.

传统上孕期避免使用;月经过多者亦应谨慎。不宜自行使用,应由具备资质的执业者判断是否适用。

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