Ci Wu Jia

Name

Ci Wu Jia (Acanthopanax Root)

1. Acanthopanax Root
2. 刺五加
3. Manyprickle Acanto-Panax Root
4. Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosi

The Effect of Ci Wu Jia

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, warm; spleen, kidney and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Invigorate the spleen and kidney, tonify qi and induce tranquilization.

Indications

spleen-kidney yang deficiency, inappetence, soreness and pain in lumbar and knees, insomnia and dreamful sleep.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g, or made into pill or powder or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire.