Manyprickle acanthopanax root (CI WU JIA)-Acanthopanax senticosus

Manyprickle acanthopanax root (CI WU JIA)

Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Harms (Fam. Araliaceae)

Pharmaceutical Name:

Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosi

Botanical Name:

Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Harms (Fam. Araliaceae)

Common Name:

Manyprickle acanthopanax root

Part Used:

Root and rhizome

Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosi is produced mainly in northeastern China. Collected in autumn and spring, the roots and rhizomes are washed clean and dried in sunlight for use

Properties  Taste & Meridians:

Pungent and slightly bitter in flavor, warm in property, acts on the Liver and Kidney channels.

Functions:

Reinforces Qi to strengthen the Spleen, tonifies the Kidney, and tranquilizes the Mind.

Indications & Combinations:

For Deficient Spleen Yang and Deficient Kidney Yang manifested as poor appetite, general weakness, lassitude, aching of the loins and knees, insomnia, and dream-disturbed sleep.

Dosage and administration:

10–30 g, decocted in water for internal use.

Precautions:

None noted.

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