Niu Xi (Chuan) (Cyathula Root)


Chinese Herb

Niu Xi (Chuan) (Cyathula root); Cyathula Officinali; Cyathulae Radix

Literally meaning "Sichuan Ox Knee", Chuan Niu Xi is very similar to Huai Niu Xi with the primary distinction that while Huai Niu Xi is a Liver and Kidney tonic first and foremost, Chuan Niu Xi is a Blood Invigorator first and foremost, and a Kidney tonic secondary.

Chuan Niu Xi is bitter and sour in flavor and neutral in energy. It enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.


Bitter, sour, neutral

Channels Entered

Liver, Kidney 

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