SAFE
Chuan Niu Xi
Cyathula officinalis (Sichuan ox knee)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
480
About
Chuan Niu Xi is the Sichuan variety of Achyranthes with stronger wind-damp dispersing effects. Used for joint pain, urinary disorders, and to guide herbs to lower body.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Same precautions as Niu Xi. Pregnancy: avoid. Anticoagulant interaction.
🏷️ Other Names
Cyathula officinalis (Sichuan ox knee)