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Cibotium

Cibotium is a perfect example of a basic Yang tonic herb. It strengthens the Yang of the Liver and Kidney and relieves pain and spasms. Cibotium is mostly used in formulations, combined with Kidney yang tonics to strengthen the back and marital organs. The same Kidney yang tonic herbs, with the addition of a couple of other ingredients, such as Cinnamon Twig and Gentiana, may be used to relieve aches, pains and stiffness in the lumbar region of the back, and to relieve pain in the knees.

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Other Common Names
Cibotium

Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
not in book

Pharmaceutical Latin
Rhizoma Cibotii Barometz

Pinyin
Gou Ji

Treasures
Yang Jing

Treasure Rating
***

Atmospheric Energy
Warm

Taste
Bitter and Sweet

Organ Meridian Systems
Liver, Kidney

Part Used and Form
Sliced Rhizome

Primary Functions
Kidney and Liver Tonic

Qualities
Cibotium is a perfect example of a basic Yang tonic herb. It strengthens the Yang of the Liver and Kidney and relieves pain and spasms. Cibotium is mostly used in formulations, combined with Kidney yang tonics to strengthen the back and marital organs. The same Kidney yang tonic herbs, with the addition of a couple of other ingredients, such as Cinnamon Twig and Gentiana, may be used to relieve aches, pains and stiffness in the lumbar region of the back, and to relieve pain in the knees.

Primary Combinations
Combine with:

1. Eucommia, Dipsacus and Drynaria to strengthen fortify Kidney yang and to strengthen the lower back and knees
2. Cinnamon Twig and Gentiana plus above mentioned Kidney yang tonics treat low back, knee pain and other joint pain due to rheumatism

Varieties and Grading
Cibotium available in Chinese herb shops in America is consistently of good quality.

Contraindications
Do not use in case of dehydration resulting in diminished or deep yellow urine and in dry mouth.
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