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Common Names: Devil's horsewhip, Prickly Chaff flower, Chaff flower, Amaranthaceae
Botanical Name: Achyranthes aspera root
Pin Yin Name: Tu Niu Xi
Dosage: Follow doctor's instructions on how to use this product.
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with Diabetes.
Traditionaly Tu Niu Xi activates blood, dissipates blood stasis, dispels dampness, promotes diuresis. and clears heat and removes toxicity. It benefits the skeletal system, urinary system, cardiovascular system and supports spleen function. Tu Niu Xi is a small shrub that is indigenous to India, but can be found throughout the tropics. It has numerous medicinal uses.
Tu Niu Xi Properties: Bitter, Sour, Neutral
Tu Niu Xi Channels / Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Tu Niu Xi Naturally Occuring Components: oleanolic acid, sugar, triterpenoid saponins, ecdysterone, inokosterone, rubrosterone, polysaccharides, amino acids, iron, copper
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References:
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