Herb Listings
Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria | |||
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Taste: Bitter • Temperature: Warm • Category: Tonic • Sub Category: Tonify Yang | |||
Dosage6-18g |
Actions1. Tonifies the Kidneys: for such symptoms as weak low back & knees, diarrhea, tinnitus, decreased hearing, & toothache & bleeding gums from deficient Kidneys.2. Promotes mending of the sinews & bones: for injuries such as falls, fractures, contusions, & sprains. Especially useful for ligamentous injuries & simple fractures. Also used to help regain strength during the convalescent phase of the above injuries. 3. Stimulates the growth of hair: used topically as a tincture for alopecia. |
MeridiansKidney, Liver |
CautionsUse cautiously in patients with yin deficiency or those without blood stasis. |