Achyranthes

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Other Names : Niu Xi
Achyranthes is a type of flowering herb, which can reach a height of approximately two feet and has small, serrated green leaves. The root is used in herbal preparations, and can be consumed either raw or cooked. Externally, the root is grayish or brownish in appearance, and is sometimes twisted and wrinkled. It has a slight odor and a somewhat bittersweet taste.

Special Precautions of Achyranthes

While some practitioners allow for the use of achyranthes to help deliver a child, it should not be taken by women who are pregnant, nor should it be taken by people suffering from menorrhagia or diarrhea due to spleen deficiency. As of this writing, there are no known drug interactions with achyranthes. As always, make sure to consult with a licensed health care provider before taking achyranthes or any other dietary supplement or herbal remedy.

Benefits and uses of Achyranthes are

In traditional Chinese medicine, achyranthes is considered to be bitter, sour and neutral, and is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians. Used raw, it promotes the circulation of qi and blood in an effort to restore menstruation and aid with difficult labor in women, because some of its components may stimulate uterine contractions. Typically, it is employed to treat amenorrhea, hematemesis and epistaxis. It is also a good tonic herb, and is used to tonify the liver and kidney. It is often used in conjunction with other herbs as part of a larger formula. There is also some evidence that achyranthes may lower blood sugar.

Used in Patent medicine