Ci Wu Jia (Prickly Acanthopanax)

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Chinese Herb: Ci Wu Jia

Ci Wu Jia (Prickly Acanthopanax); Acanthopanacis senticosi Radix Et Caulis, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Eleuthero 刺五加

***This herb has been commonly called Siberian ginseng, although Siberian ginseng is NOT a species of Panax. The designation "Siberian ginseng" was an attempt to give an expensive name to a relatively inexpensive herb.***

Properties

Acrid, slightly bitter, warm

Channels Entered

Spleen, Kidney, Heart

Chinese Therapeutic Actions

1. Tonifies Qi, Strengthens the Spleen and Kidney:

• Deficiency characterized by fatigue, lack of energy, and poor appetite (use with Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, and Gan Cao)
• Soreness and pain in lower back and knees from Kidney yang deficiency (use with Du Zhong, Sang Ji Sheng and other Kidney yang tonics)
• Combine with other tonic herbs for maximum effect.

2.  Calms the Shen (Spirit)