Chuan Niu Xi川牛膝

Radix CyathulaeCyathula Root

Also known asHookweed Root

Usual doses

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

Gynecological disorders.
Difficult labor.
Musculoskeletal pain.
Hematuria with burning, painful urination.
- Xiao Ji
- Bai Mao Gen
- Zhi Zi
Hematemesis and epistaxis.
- Shu Di Huang
- Zhi Mu
- Shi Gao
Toothache or mouth and tongue ulceration from Yin Deficiency Fire.
Liver Yang rising together with Liver Wind.
Low back and knee weakness.
- Huang Bai
- Yi Yi Ren
Redness, swelling and pain of the lower-body joints from Damp-Heat.

Some sources classify this as a Wind-Dampness-expelling herb.
It works especially well for the shoulders, back, hands and arms, and promotes joint mobility.