Huai Niu Xi – 怀牛膝

Huai Niu Xi – 怀牛膝
White Ox Knee Root
Latin: Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae
Part Used: Root
Nature & Flavour: Neutral, bitter, sour
Meridian Affinities: Liver, Kidney

Huai Niu Xi, commonly known as White Ox Knee Root, is sourced from the root of Achyranthes bidentata, a flowering plant traditionally cultivated in central China. The herb has long been appreciated in classical herbal formulas, especially those focusing on the lower body and joint function.

With its grounding nature, Huai Niu Xi is often featured in formulations aimed at encouraging balance between movement and stillness. It is traditionally valued for its harmonising influence on the liver and kidney systems and is typically selected to support flexibility and structure in the body.

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