狗脊
- ENG
- Cibot Rhizome
- LATIN
- Cibotii Rhizoma
| Medicinal Group | Wind-dampness-dispelling and strenghten tendon and bone medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried rhizome of Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm. (Fam. Dicksoniaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bitter; warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney |
| Actions | To reinforce the liver and the kidney, strengthen the tendons and bones, and to dispel wind and dampness |
Family
Dicksoniaceae
Part used
Rhizome
Indications
Weakness and aching of the lower back and knees, weakness of legs, rheumatic arthralgia
Research Findings
- Jiangtang Bushen Recipe (composed of Cibot Rhizome) which could tonify Pi and Shen, nourish Yin and clear away heat, can improve insulin resistance and alleviate clinical symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. [1]
- Bushen Qiangdu Recipe (consisting of cibotii rhizome) showed significant effect in treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. [2]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Fan GJ, Tang XY, Li SL. (2006). Effects of Jiangtang Bushen Recipe on serum C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 26(4):329-31.
- Wang H, Yan XP, Kong WP. (2011). Effect of bushen qiangdu recipe on osteoporosis and bone loss of patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 31(4):471-5.
