Cyathula Officinalis

Other Names : Cyathula root, Radix Cyathula, Ox Knee, Chuan Niu Xi, 川牛膝

Special Precautions of Cyathula Officinalis

• Contraindicated during Pregnancy.
• Contraindicated with excessive menstruation.
• Contraindicated with spermatorrhea and nocturnal emissions.

Benefits and uses of Cyathula Officinalis are

• Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and unblocks the menses
  • Blood Stasis leading to dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea
  • Pain due to traumatic injury
• Expels Wind and drains Dampness
  • Wind-Damp Bi pain (especially in the lower back) and atrophy and spasm of the lower extremities
• Promotes urination and treats dysuria
  • Painful urinary dysfunction
• Descends Blood and Fire
  • Abnormal bleeding due to Fire Flaring Upwards with hematemesis, epistaxis, toothache ulceration of the mouth and tongue, dizziness and headache
• Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and strengthens the tendons and bones
  • Lower back and knee soreness, weakness and pain