牛膝
- ENG
- 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
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- 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.
