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
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