Xiao Bo Gu (Common Gendarussa Herb)
Also known as: Xiao Bo Gu ,小驳骨,小駁骨,Common Gendarussa Herb
Quick answer
Xiao Bo Gu (Common Gendarussa Herb): remove stasis and alleviate pain, reunion the fractured tendons and bones.
Name
Xiao Bo Gu (Herba Gendarussae)
The Effect of Herba Gendarussae
Property
Pungent, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Remove stasis and alleviate pain, reunion the fractured tendons and bones.
Indications
Traumatic injury, abdominal pain after delivery, amenorrhea due to blood stasis, rheumatoid arthritis, fractured tendons and bones.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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