Achyranthes Root 600g | Huai Niu Xi 懷牛膝

Huai Niu Xi (牛膝), achyranthes root, 600g. Long, slender, pale roots — the Henan-grown 'huai' variety, which is the one traditionally regarded as more tonifying than its Sichuan counterpart.

• 600g of dried achyranthes root
• Botanical name Achyranthes bidentata
• Long slender pale roots
• The huai variety, traditionally the more tonifying one
• Distinct from chuan niu xi — see our separate listing

Traditional use of Achyranthes Root

Huai Niu Xi is described in Chinese medicine as tonifying liver and kidney, strengthening the sinews and bones, and guiding the action of a formula downward — which is why it appears in most lower-body prescriptions.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Huai Niu Xi · Chinese 懷牛膝 (simplified 怀牛膝) · also written 牛膝 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae · botanical name Achyranthes bidentata · English: achyranthes root, ox knee root, two-toothed amaranthus

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.