Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Gu Sui Bu 骨碎補 Drynaria rhizome
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Drynaria fortunei (Kunze ) J. Sm.
Ingredients	Glucose, Naringin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, warm
Channels	Liver, kidney
Function	Nouroshes kidney, unites fractured bones, promotes blood circulation and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For chronic diarrhea due to kidney deficiency, soreness and pain in the muscle and joints, arthritis, tinnitus, toothache, fractured bones and traumatic injuries.
Cautions	This herb helps warm up and nourish. It may injure yin and strengthen fire. Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs or patients with constipation.
Dosage	3~9g. 6~15g for fresh herbs. For external use, apply proper amount of fresh herbs.
Storage	Store in a dry place.