Squirrel's Foot Fern 100g | Gu Sui Bu 骨碎補

Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补), squirrel foot fern rhizome, 100g of dried sliced herb. The Chinese name translates literally as 'mender of shattered bones', which tells you exactly where this herb sits in the traditional materia medica.

• 100g of dried sliced gu sui bu rhizome
• Botanical name Davallia mariesii
• Kidney and bone category of the Chinese materia medica
• Golden-brown fuzzy rhizome, sliced ready for decoction
• Bulk dried herb for practitioners and home decoction

Traditional use of Squirrel'S Foot Fern

Gu Sui Bu is classified in Chinese medicine as a herb that tonifies the kidney and strengthens the sinews and bones. It appears in traditional formulas for the lower back and knees and is normally used as part of a prescribed formula rather than alone.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Gu Sui Bu · Chinese 骨碎補 (simplified 骨碎补) · pharmaceutical Latin Rhizoma Drynariae · botanical name Davallia mariesii · English: squirrel's foot fern, drynaria rhizome

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

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.