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Yao Dao
Xu Duan

Xu Duan

Radix Dipsaci续断
Nature
slightly Warm
Flavours
Acrid/Pungent, Bitter, Sour, Sweet
Meridians
Kidney, Liver
Class
Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yi Yao)Wind-Damp-Expelling Medicinals (Qu Feng Shi Yao)Yang-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yang Yao)
Dosage
10–15 g

Actions / Functions

  • Supplements the Yang
  • Warms Yang
  • Supplements Liver and Kidney
  • Strengthens tendons and bones
  • Unblocks (liberates) the Luo Channels
  • Dissipates Wind-Damp
  • Eliminates Bi Obstructions
  • Eliminates pain
  • Disperses swellings (tumefaction)
  • Favors the healing of torn tendons and fractured bones
  • Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
  • Regulates menstruation
  • Calms the fetus
  • Stops bleedings