Herbs that Tonify the Yang

Channels: KI, LIV

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm

Common: Japanese Teasel Root

Latin: Radix Dipsaci

Actions:

1. To tonify the liver and kidneys

2. To promote the circulation of blood

3. To strengthen the bones and tendons

Indications & Combinations:

1. Deficiency of the liver and kidneys manifested as soreness and pain in the lower back and knees or weakness of the legs. Xu Duan is used with Du Zhong and Niu Xi.

2. Derangement of Chong and Ren meridians due to deficient liver and kidneys manifested as profuse menstrual flow, uterine bleeding and threatened abortion (restless fetus); Xu Duan is used with Du Zhong, E Jiao, Ai Ye, Huang Qi and Dang Gui.

3. External injury. Xuduan is used with Gu Sui Bu and Xue Jie for reducing swelling and stopping pain.

• 10-20 g

• The fried herb is used for uterine bleeding and the powdered herb for external use