State/School

California License Exam, Pacific College Comps

Pharm Name

Dipsaci Radix

Common Name

Japanese Teasel Root

Category

Tonify the Yang

Ingredients

Taste

Acrid, Bitter, Sweet

Pao Zhi

Temperature

Slightly Warm

Action / Indication

1. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones: for sore and painful lower back and knees, stiffness in the joints, and weakness in the legs from Liver and Kidney deficiency. This herb is especially useful for these conditions as it tonifies without causing stagnation. Also used for urinary dribbling from Kidney deficiency. 
2. Calms the fetus and stops leakage: for restless fetus, bleeding during pregnancy, and threatened miscarriage. Also used for deficiency-related uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge. 
3. Promotes the movement of blood, alleviates pain, and reconnects the sinews and bones: often used for trauma and external disorders (such as sores), and especially for pain and swelling in the lower back and limbs from trauma. For this purpose it can be applied topically or taken internally. Can also be used for painful obstruction. 

Treatment Principles

Tonifies the Kidneys
Tonifies the Liver
Controls Uterine Bleeding
Secures the Fetus
Moves the Blood
Regenerates Flesh and Bone
Clears Toxic Sores

Contraindication

None.

Dosages

9-21g. 30g maximum. Dry-fry to best stop uterine bleeding.

Meridians

LV, KD

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