Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Niu Xi 牛膝 Achryanthes root
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Achyranthes bidentata BLUME.
Ingredients	Ecdysterone, Inokosterone
Pharma Effect	1) Anti-anaphylactic effect - the herbal extract has an inhibiting effect on the free anti-anaphylactic antigen in mice's lungs. 2) Others - oral ingestion of the herbal decoctions showed no diuretic effect in mice.
Properties	Bitter, sour, neutral
Channels	Liver, kidneys
Function	Dispels blood stasis, reduces swellings, nourishes liver and kidneys and strengthens sinews and bones.
Clinic Usage	For painful menstruation due to blood stasis, amenorrhea, masses in abdomen, retention of placenta, abdominal pain, swollen, painful throat, traumatic injuries, pain in the lower back and knees and spasms in limbs.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Dosage	4.5~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Protect from dampness.