Huai Niu Xi Usages and Indications

• Invigorates blood, expels blood stasis - dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, lochioschesis.
• Strengthens the sinews, bones, and joints - lower back and knee issues due to deficiency (tonifies the liver and kidneys).
• Clears damp heat in the lower burner - damp-heat pouring downward manifesting as back and knee pain, w/lin.
• Brings blood downward - yin deficiency with fire or hot blood in the upper warmer, vomiting blood, toothache, nosebleed, dizziness, headache, blurred vision (yang rising).

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid During Pregnancy
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Huai Niu Xi

• Dosage: 9-15g

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Our database contains 4 TCM Formulas where Huai Niu Xi is generally used

D

• Dan Shen Huo Xue Wan -Red Sage Root Decoction for Promoting Blood Circulation (Invigorate the Blood)

J

• Jiang Ya Wan -Repress The Blood Pressure Pills (Harmonize)

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• Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan -Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)
• Si Miao Wan -Four Marvels Powder (Expel Dampness)

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