Common Achyranthes Equivalent Plant: Achyranthes Aspera Var Indica
Radix et Rhizoma Achyranthis Asperae
Tu Niu Xi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sour; neutral

Part(s) used

Root and rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To quicken blood and dissipate stasis, dispel damp and disinhibit urine, clear heat and resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder, knocks and falls, pain in joints due to rheumatalgia, strangury, edema, fever due to external contraction, malaria, dysentery, sore pharynx, swollen welling abscess and clove sores.