Himalayan Teasel Root
Radix Dipsaci, Dipsaci Radix
Xu Duan

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

For tonifying yang

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Limp aching lumbus and knees, wind-damp impediment pain, flooding and spotting, profuse menstruation, fetal bleeding, knocks and falls