More Information:
Other Common
Names
Dipsacus
Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
not in book
Pharmaceutical Latin
Radix Dipsaci
Pinyin
Xu Duan
Treasures
Yang Jing
Treasure Rating
***1/2
Atmospheric Energy
Slightly Warm
Taste
Bitter and Acrid
Organ Meridian Systems
Liver and Kidney
Part Used and Form
The sun-dried root
Primary Functions
Tonify Kidney and Liver, help repair bones
and
ligaments, and open the blood vessels.
Qualities
This Kidney tonic is primarily used to
strengthen
the skeletal structure. Dipsacus is one of the main herbs used in case
of
traumatic injury to the skeleton. It is an excellent herb for repairing
structural
tissue (bones and ligaments) that have been damaged as a result of
trauma.
Dipsacus helps relieve the swelling due to structural trauma. It is the
perfect
herb for those who have damaged spinal structure and for those who have
experienced
knee injuries. However, it is useful for any structural tissue damage
to
hasten repair.
Thus Dipsacus is a premium herb for athletes, dancers and others who
have experienced minor or severe structural injuries as a result of
their activities. It can be used preventatively by those who have had
previous injuries or by
those who are involved in dangerous activities and may wish to do all
that
they can to fortify the structure of the body. It is equally effective
for
older people who are experiencing structural difficulties simply due to
aging.
Dipsacus is usually combined with Eucommia, Drynaria, Tang Kuei and
sometimes
Deer Antler.
Dipsacus performs some of the classic Kidney tonic functions as well.
It helps strengthen sexual function and relieves back pain. Dipsacus is
routinely used during pregnancy in Asia to strengthen the mother' back
and to calm the
fetus. It is used to relieve bleeding during pregnancy which may
threaten the pregnancy.
Dipsacus also helps improve blood flow by opening up the blood vessels.
Therefore it is useful in any condition in which the blood vessels are
constricted especially when the constriction results in pain.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Eucommia bark to strengthen the lower back and knees
2. Eucommia bark, Donkey skin glue, Mugwort leaf, Astragalus root and
Dang Gui for profuse menstrual flow, uterine bleeding and threatened
abortion with
bleeding
Varieties and
Grading
The herb must be fried if it is to be used
to
stop uterine bleeding. As a tonic, the raw herb may be cooked or used
raw.
All Dipsacus is of similar quality in the US.
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