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<record type="herb" updated="2026-09-18T16:36:49.400291+00:00">
  <source>Bencao Index</source>
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  <names>
    <name type="pinyin">gu sui bu</name>
    <name type="chinese">骨碎补</name>
    <name type="latin">Rhizoma Drynariae</name>
    <name type="english">Drynaria Rhizome</name>
    <name type="japanese">kotsusaiho</name>
    <name type="korean">kolswaebo</name>
  </names>
  <category>Tonify Yang</category>
  <channels>
    <channel>Kidney</channel>
    <channel>Liver</channel>
  </channels>
  <actions>
    <action>
      <summary>Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the ears</summary>
      <indication>Kidney deficiency with a weak, sore lower back and knees, ringing in the ears and poor hearing</indication>
      <indication>Chronic diarrhea from Kidney deficiency</indication>
      <indication>Deficient Kidneys with loose, aching teeth or gums that bleed</indication>
    </action>
    <action>
      <summary>Mends sinews and bones and aids recovery after injury</summary>
      <indication>Falls, fractures, bruising and sprains, including a twisted ankle</indication>
      <indication>Ligament injuries and simple fractures, where it is especially useful</indication>
    </action>
    <action>
      <summary>Invigorates Blood and stops bleeding</summary>
      <indication>Blood stagnation, particularly after trauma</indication>
      <indication>Bleeding with fractures and sprains</indication>
    </action>
    <action>
      <summary>Promotes hair growth (topical)</summary>
      <indication>Patchy hair loss, applied as a tincture or steeped in wine</indication>
      <indication>Vitiligo, applied externally</indication>
    </action>
  </actions>
</record>
