Dipsacus ( 续断 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Dipsaci
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Xu Duan
Common
English Name
Dipsacus
Part
of Plant Used
Root
Nature
Slightly warm
Taste
Bitter, acrid
Meridians
Entered
Liver, Kidney
Common
Usages
Dipsacus is renowned for its healing effects in treating fractures and other
injuries, and may be used both internally and externally for those conditions.
It is also used in formulas to treat soreness of the lower back and legs
due to weakness, and to treat complications of pregnancy that also are due
to weakness, including bleeding and threatened miscarriage.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Tonifies Liver and Kidneys and strengthens sinews and bones; promotes circulation
of Blood; stops uterine bleeding and calms the fetus.
Common
Formulas Used In
Tang Gui and Indigo.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Do not use this herb where there is deficient Yin or strong signs of heat.
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