五加皮·Cortex Acanthopanacis
acanthopanax root bark
Wu Jia Pi (五加皮) is the root bark of acanthopanax, a plant of the ivy family, recorded as Cortex Acanthopanacis. It is acrid and bitter in flavour, warm in temperature, and enters the Liver and Kidney channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.
| Pinyin | wu jia pi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 五加皮 |
| Latin Name | Cortex Acanthopanacis·Cortex Eleutherococci Gracilistyli |
| English Name | acanthopanax root bark·Eleutherococcus Root Bark·eleutherococcus root bark; acanthopanax root bark |
| Japanese | gokahi |
| Korean | ogapi |
Liver and Kidney Deficiency that lets Wind-Damp-Cold invade, with pain of the lower back and legs, aching knees and feet, limited joint movement and weak legs: expels Wind, Damp and Cold and fortifies Liver and Kidneys to strengthen bones and sinews; hypertension in a patient with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
wei ling xian + qiang huo + qin jiao
Painful muscle spasms in Wind-Damp Bi
sang ji sheng + huai niu xi + xu duan
Painful obstruction following Liver and Kidney Deficiency brought on by prolonged illness
sang ji sheng + huai niu xi + xu duan + mu gua
Delayed motor development in children
zi ran tong + ru xiang + tu bei chong
Trauma, including fractures.
Mild superficial edema.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 4.5-15g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 4.5-15 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |
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