Niu Jin

Name

Niu Jin (Ox tendon)

1. 牛筋
2. Tendo Bovis seu Bubali
3. Ox tendon

The Effect of Niu Jin

Property

Sweet, cool; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Tonify the liver and strengthen tendons, expel wind-heat, induce diuresis.

Indications

Difficult urination, abdominal distension, internal lesion caused by overexertion, fatigue caused by wind-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Cook it for eating.

Cautions

Do not take too much.