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續斷
ENG
Himalayan Teasel Root
LATIN
Dipsaci Radix
Medicinal Group Yang-tonifying medicinal
Source

Dried root of Dispsacus asperoides C.Y. Cheng et T. M. Ai (Fam. Dispsacaceae)

Nature and Flavors pungent, bitter; slightly warm
Meridian Affinity Liver, Kidney
Actions

To tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen tendons and bones, heal bone fractures, and arrest flooding and spotting

Family

Dispsacaceae

Part used

Root and Rhizome

Indications

Aching and weakness of the loins and knees; rheumatic arthralgia, abnormal uterine bleeding or menorrhalgia, uterine bleeding during pregnancy; traumatic injuries

Research Findings

  • Jiangtang Bushen Recipe (composed of Radix Dipsaci) , 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]

Cautions

No Data.

Reference

Reference

  1. 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.

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