Chuan Niu Xi

Chuan Niu Xi

Name

Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)

Property

Sweet, slightly bitter, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind and induce diuresis, activate blood and stimulate the menstrual flow.

Indications

Hematuria, amenorrhea, abdominal mass, mazischesis, traumatic injury.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~10g or made into pill or powder or soaked in wine.

Cations

It is contraindicated for menorrhagia, pregnancy and spermatorrhea.