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==
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