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<record type="herb" updated="2026-09-18T16:35:24.767895+00:00">
  <source>Bencao Index</source>
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  <names>
    <name type="pinyin">wu jia pi</name>
    <name type="chinese">五加皮</name>
    <name type="latin">Cortex Acanthopanacis</name>
    <name type="english">acanthopanax root bark</name>
    <name type="japanese">gokahi</name>
    <name type="korean">ogapi</name>
  </names>
  <category>Dispel Wind Damp</category>
  <channels>
    <channel>Kidney</channel>
    <channel>Liver</channel>
  </channels>
  <actions>
    <action>
      <summary>Dispels Wind-Damp, warms and nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, and strengthens sinews and bones</summary>
      <indication>Long-standing Wind-Cold-Damp Bi on a base of Liver and Kidney deficiency, with soft or weak bones and sinews</indication>
      <indication>Weak bones and sinews in older people or in children whose development is delayed</indication>
      <indication>Muscle spasm, cramps and pain from Wind-Damp, whether Excess or deficient</indication>
      <indication>Sore, weak lower back and knees</indication>
    </action>
    <action>
      <summary>Transforms Damp and reduces swelling</summary>
      <indication>Edema and difficult urination</indication>
      <indication>Cold-Damp Leg Qi</indication>
    </action>
  </actions>
</record>
