2Niu Xi-Achyranthes Wurzel-Achyranthes bidentata

Niu Xi, also known as Achyranthes Root, is a widely used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), known for its ability to invigorate Blood, strengthen the lower body, and guide fire or Blood downward. It is commonly used for menstrual disorders, joint pain, back and knee weakness, and conditions involving downward drainage, such as difficult urination or damp-heat in the lower body.

There are two main types of Niu Xi:

• Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata), which has a stronger blood-invigorating and menstruation-regulating function.

• Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis), which more strongly tonifies Liver and Kidney, strengthens sinews and bones, and guides downward.

Funktionen & Vorteile

Belebt das Blut und vertreibt die Stase
Verwendet für irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and trauma-related blood stasis.

Stärkt Sehnen und Knochen
Wirksam für lower back pain, knee soreness, leg weakness, and joint stiffness, particularly in cases of Liver and Kidney deficiency.

Guides Blood and Fire Downward
Löscht upward-blazing symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or bleeding from the upper body by guiding excess downward.

Fördert das Wasserlassen und beseitigt feuchte Hitze
Hilft bei painful or difficult urination, swollen joints, and damp-heat in the lower Jiao.

Indikationen
Menschen mit menstrual irregularities, blood clots, or postpartum pain
Diejenigen, die unter chronic lower back or knee weakness, stiffness, or joint pain
Patienten mit hypertension-related dizziness or bleeding from the upper body
Einzelpersonen, die urinary discomfort or damp-heat symptoms

Zungen- und Pulsdiagnose in der TCM
Zunge: Dark or purple (Blood stasis); greasy yellow coating (damp-heat)
Puls: Choppy or wiry (Blood stasis); slippery and rapid (damp-heat)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Niu Xi

• Blood Stasis in the Lower Jiao – Painful menstruation, irregular cycle

• Leber- und Niereninsuffizienz – Weak knees, aching lower back, joint issues

• Ascending Fire or Yang – Dizziness, headache, nosebleeds, bleeding gums

• Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner – Difficult urination, genital pain, swollen joints

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen & Kontraindikationen
Not suitable during Schwangerschaft, especially in large doses, due to its downward-moving nature.
Avoid in patients with heavy bleeding or deficiency without stasis.
Mit Vorsicht verwenden in weak individuals or those prone to dizziness or collapse.

Fazit
Niu Xi is a blood-invigorating and tendon-strengthening herb essential for treating painful menstruation, joint disorders, and damp-heat in the lower body. Seine Fähigkeit zu guide fire and Blood downward makes it particularly valuable in conditions involving upward rebellion of Qi or excess heat above.