Single Herb Glossary
Chuān Niú Xī 川牛膝
| Pharmaceutical name | Cyathulae Radix "ox knee from Sichuan" |
| Category | Invigorate Blood |
| Key Properties | Invigorates the Blood, Unblock Menses, Expels Wind, Drains Dampness |
| Properties | Sweet,Bitter Neutral |
| Tropism | LV, KD |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Invigorates Blood and unblocks the menses 2) Expels Wind, drains Dampness |
| Dosages | 4.5-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Pregnancy or with excessive menstruation. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Cyasterone, isocyasterone, 5-epicyasterone, sengosterone, amerasterone A, amerasterone B, capitasterone, poststerone, ecdysterone, crustecdysone, and precyasterone |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Effect on pregnancy: administration in mice at 250 to 500 mg/kg for up to 20 days associated with decreased percentage of fertilization and increased risk of miscarriage |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction) 天麻芶藤飲 (天麻勾藤饮) Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan (Golden coffer Kidney Qi Pill) 濟生腎氣丸 (济生肾气丸) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.