This product is the leafy stem and branch of the evergreen shrub Chinese Taxillus Herb (Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser) and Colored Mistletoe Herb (Viscum coloratum (Komar) Nakai). The former is mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, and other regions; the latter is mainly produced in Hebei, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Henan, and other regions. It is harvested from winter to early spring, the coarse stems are removed, cut into sections, dried, or steamed and then dried. Used in its raw form.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Bitter and sweet, neutral. act on liver and kidney channels.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Dispelling wind and dampness, benefiting the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones, calming the fetus.

bubble_chart Indications

1. Used for wind-dampness arthralgia, soreness and pain in the waist and knees, etc. This product can both dispel wind-dampness and nourish blood, benefit the liver and kidneys, and strengthen tendons and bones. Therefore, it can be used to treat wind-dampness arthralgia, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and lack of strength in the tendons and bones due to deficiency of nutrient-blood and insufficiency of the liver and kidneys. It is particularly suitable for arthralgia due to insufficiency of the liver and kidneys. It is often used together with Pubescent Angelica, Gentian, Cinnamon Twig, and Eucommia Bark, Chinese Angelica, etc., such as Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Decoction.
2. Used for vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and threatened abortion. This product tonifies the liver and kidneys and nourishes blood, thus having the effects of consolidating the Chong and Ren meridians and calming the fetus. It is often used in combination with Donkey-hide Gelatin, Sichuan Dipsacus, Dodder Seed, etc., such as Fetus-Preserving Pill.

bubble_chart Documentation

1. Benjing: "Mainly treats lumbago, stiffness in children's backs, abscesses and swellings, calming the fetus, nourishing the skin and muscles, strengthening hair and teeth, and promoting the growth of beard and eyebrows."
2. Bielu: "Removes impediment, treats menorrhagia in women, internal damage deficiency, postpartum diseases, and promotes lactation."
3. Rihuazi Bencao: "Assists the tendons and bones, benefits the blood vessels."

bubble_chart Usage and Dosage

Decoct and take 10-15g.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

Chinese Taxillus Herb contains flavonoids such as Chinese Taxillus Herb glycosides. Colored Mistletoe Herb contains triterpenoids like oleanolic acid and β-amyrin, as well as inositol and flavonoids. It has antihypertensive, sedative, and diuretic effects. It can dilate coronary vessels and increase coronary blood flow. It also inhibits poliovirus. Colored Mistletoe Herb also has antihypertensive effects.