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补阳药 · Yang-tonifying

Dipsacus Root xù duàn · 续断

Dipsacus asper (root)

Nature and flavour. Bitter and pungent, slightly warm; Liver and Kidney systems.

Its name means to continue the broken. Classically used for the lower back, the knees and injured connective tissue, and a standard herb in traditional bone-setting.

性味归经。苦、辛,微温;归肝、肾经。

药名取断续接骨之意,传统上用于腰膝与筋伤,是跌打接骨的常用药。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Low risk in ordinary use. Like other warming tonics it is classically avoided where there is evident heat or an acute infection.

一般使用风险低。与其他温补药一样,传统上明显热证或急性感染期不宜。

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