五加皮 Wu Jia Pi / Eleutherococci Gracilistyli Cortex / Acanthopanax / Eleutherococcus Root Bark / Cortex Acanthop Anacis

植物的干燥根皮。

味辛、苦，性温。

肝、肾经。

有祛风湿，补益肝肾，强筋壮骨，利水消肿的作用。

用于风湿痹病，筋骨痿软，小儿行迟，体虚乏力，水肿，脚气。

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煎服，5～10g。

阴虚火旺者慎服。

Properties & Taste

Pungent, bitter and warm

Meridians

Liver and kidney

Functions

1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To strengthen the tendons and bones; 3. To benefit urination

Indications & Combinations

1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain and spasm of the limbs. Acanthopanax bark (Wujiapi) is used alone or with Clematis root (Weilingxian), Pubescent angelica root (Duhuo), Mulberry twigs (Sangzhi) and Chaenomeles fruit (Mugua). 2. Deficient liver and kidney manifested as soreness, weakness and pain in the lumbar region and the knees. Acanthopanax bark (Wujiapi) is used with Eucommia bark (Duzhong), Cyathula root (Niuxi), Mulberry mistletoe (Sangjisheng) and Teasel root (Xuduan). 3. Edema. Acanthopanax bark (Wujiapi) is used with Poria peel (Fulingpi) and Areca nut shell (Dafupi) in the formula Wupi Yin.

Dosage

5-10 g