1 TASTE
Pungent, bitter and warm
2 MERIDIANS
Liver and kidney
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To strengthen the thendons and bones; 3. To benefit urination
4 INDICATIONS
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain and spasm of the limbs. Acanthopanax bark (Wu Jia Pi [3]) is used alone or with Clematis root (Wei Ling Xian [4]), Pubescent anglica root (Du Huo [5]), Mulberry twigs (Sang Zhi [6]) and Chaenomeles fruit (Mu Gua [7]).2. Deficient liver and kidney manifested as soreness, weakness and pain in the lumbar region and the knees. Acanthopanax bark (Wujiapi) is used with Eucommia bark (Du Zhong [8]), Cyathula root (Niu Xi [9]), Mulberry mistletoe (Sang Ji Sheng [10]) and Teasel root (Xu Duan [11]).3. Edema. Acanthopanax bark (Wujiaopi) is used with Poria peel (Fulingpi) and Areca nut shell (Da Fu Pi [12]) in the formula Wupi Yin.
5 DOSAGE
5-10g
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