Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria Rhizome) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Gu Sui Bu
English Name: Drynaria Rhizome

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Tonify kidneys - weak low back and knee, diarrhea, tinnitus, decreased hearing, toothache, bleeding gums due to deficient kidneys.
  • Mending sinews and bones due to falls, fractures, contusions, sprains.
  • Stimulates growth of hair - used topically as a tincture for alopecia.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 6-18g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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