Herba Saussureae Involucratae

【Functions and Indication】Uygur medicine: Supplement the kidney and quicken the blood, strengthen sinew and bone, nourish the nerves and regulate body fluids; for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, cough due to lung deficiency, cold pain in the kidneys and lower abdomen, excessive vaginal discharge, etc. TCM: Warm the kidney and reinforce yang, dispel wind and overcome dampness, free the channels and quicken the blood; for treatment of wind-cold-damp impediment pain, rheumatoid arthritis, cold pain in the smaller abdomen and menstrual irregularities.

【Administration and Dosage】3-6g. Decoct it with water or soak it in liquor for oral administration. Take proper amount for external use.

【Precautions】Contraindication in pregnancy

【Characteristics】Acclaimed as the "king of herbs" and the "best of medicines", Herba Saussureae Involucratae is extremely hot in nature. It strengthens sinew and invigorates yang. Besides treating all cold symptoms, it has good effects in treatment of gynecological diseases and special effects in treatment of acute gout attack. There are detailed descriptions of the use of Herba Saussureae Involucratae in the four editions of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the Compendium of Materia Medica.

【Promotion Recommendation】It can be used for hyperuricemia and gout treatment.