What is Ox-Knee Root or Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae?

Contents

• Basic Botanical data and Identification of Ox-Knee Root.
• Origin of Ox-knee root.
• Phytochemicals and Main constituents.
• Functions and Medicinal Uses of Ox-knee root in TCM.
• Applications of Ox-knee root.
• Pharmacology of Ox-knee root Constituents:Inokosterone and Ecdysterone.
• How to use Ox-knee Root:Dosage and Administration.
• Reference Materials of Ox-knee Root.
• Modern Researches of Ox-knee Root.
• Research Update:Ox-knee Root.

Basic Botanical data and Identification of Ox-Knee Root.:

English name: Ox-Knee Root
 Latin: Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae
 Botanical Source:dry root of Achyranthes bidentata Bl.
 Common names: Achyranthes bidentata; Sichuan Ox Knee Root(Szechwan Ox-Knee Root); Cyathula Root; Chuan Niu Xi;Niu Xi;China Niu Xi.
 Properties: Bitter, sweet and sour in flavor, mild in nature, it is related to the liver and kidney channels.

 Harvest and Processing:Collect roots in winter when leaves wither; remove fibrous roots, soil and sand; tie roots up in small bundles; dry under the sun until shrivelled; cut evenly at the top end; dry under the sun again.

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• 1.What is Ox-Knee Root or Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae?

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♣ last edit date:18th,Oct.2010.