Xu Duan (Dipsacus Root)

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Xu Duan (Dipsacus Root)

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Xu Duan (Dispsacus Root, Teasel Root)

Dipsacus asper Wall.; Dipsaci Asper; Radix Dipsaci

Xu Duan acts to tonify the liver and kidneys, promote the circulation of blood, and strengthen the bones and tendons.

The Chinese name translates as "Heal Fracture", describing its main Traditional purpose. Dipsacus also called Teasel root in North America, is bitter and pungent and exhibits slightly warm properties. Dipsacus root is another of the yang tonic herbs; while less tonifying than Du Zhong, it also has blood-moving properties and will not cause stagnation.

Properties

Bitter, sweet, pungent, slightly warm

Channels Entered

Liver, Kidney

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Valerie Cronin
Highest quality dipsacus

This dipsacus root is potent. It has a traditional bitter flavor to it, but with a hint of sweetness. This root fully dissolves upon chewing, unlike some roots that leave wood behind that does not have medicinal properties. Another property of this herb is that along with the bitter flavor (which usually means a medicinal reaction in the body), the constituents in dispacus cause a froth to form showing a further reactive effect. The pieces in the package are nice and thick with plenty of bark on them, guaranteeing fresh, non-oxidized inner medicinal material. There is a generous amount in the package.

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