Single Herb Glossary
Hǔ Gǔ 虎骨
| Pharmaceutical name | Tigris Os Tiger bone |
| Category | Obsolete and Prohibited Substances |
| Key Properties | Searches Out Wind, Stops Pain, Strengthens the Bones, Settles Spasms and Convulsions |
| Properties | Acrid Salty |
| Tropism | LV, KD |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Dispel Wind, Takes Care of Pain, Strengthens Sinews & Bones |
| Dosages | 3-6g in pills, powders, or tinctures |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Ci: Caution in cases of Fire from Excess or Deficiency. |
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| Chemical Composition | Calcium, protein, amino acids |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Anti-inflammatory: administrating Hu Gu or Gou Gu (Os Canitis) in powdered form showed marked effectiveness to stop inflammation and reduce permeability of capillaries; mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect attributed to stimulation of endocrine system and increased production of hormones by adrenal glands • Sedative and analgesic: both Hu Gu and Gou Gu (Os Canitis) have shown sedative and analgesic effects in rats |
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