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Twotoothed Achyranthes Root
LATIN
Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix
Medicinal Group Blood-activating menstruation regulating medicinal
Source

Dried root of Achyranthes bidentata Bl. (Fam. Amaranthaceae)

Nature and Flavors bitter, sour; neutral
Meridian Affinity Liver, Kidney
Actions

To replenish the liver and the kidney, strengthen the tendonss and bones, dispel stasis and stimulate menstruation, and conduct blood downward

Family

Amaranthaceae

Part used

Root and Rhizome

Indications

Aching of the lumbar and knee joints with weakness in the legs; amenorrhea with mass formation in the abdomen; dizziness due to hyperactivity of the liver

Research Findings

  • Qiangji Recipe (consisting two toothed achyranthes root 15 g) combined Celecoxib Capsule showed better effect in treating axial undifferentiated spondyloarthritis patients than using Celecoxib Capsule alone. [1]

Cautions

Use with caution during pregnancy

Reference

Reference

  1. He MY, Fan FY. (2015). Adjunctive treatment of axial undifferentiated spondyloarthritis by Qiangji Recipe: a clinical study. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi , 35(1):37-40.

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