This product is the rhizome of the perennial herb Cibot Rhizome (Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm.) from the Dicksoniaceae family. It is produced in Yunnan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, and other regions. Harvested in autumn, it is steamed, sliced, and then dried in the sun or treated with sand for use.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Bitter and sweet, warm. Act on liver and kidney meridians.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Dispelling wind and dampness, tonifying the liver and kidneys, strengthening the waist and knees.

bubble_chart Indications

1. Used for wind-dampness bi pain, lumbago, spinal stiffness, inability to bend or stretch, and weakness in the feet and knees. This product is effective in dispelling wind-dampness from the back and strengthening the waist and knees. It is often combined with Eucommia Bark, Chinese Taxillus Herb, Cyathula Root, Dipsacus, etc. When used with Hypoglaucous Yam and Dodder Seed, it can treat various types of lumbago, such as in the Shenghui Fang Cibot Rhizome Pill.
2. Used for enuresis due to insecurity of kidney qi and excessive leucorrhea. This product also has warming and tonifying effects to stabilize and control. For treating frequent urination, enuresis, lumbago, etc., it can be combined with Acanthopanax Bark, Sharpleaf Galangal Fruit, mantis egg-case, etc. For treating leukorrhea due to deficiency and cold in the Chong and Ren meridians, it is often combined with Pilose Antler and Japanese Ampelopsis Root.

bubble_chart Documentation

1. Bielu: "Treats incontinence, weakness in the legs of both men and women, lumbago, wind-evil, and exposure to dew." Also, strengthens bones; facilitates bending and stretching.
2. Bencao Gangmu: "Strengthens the liver and kidneys, fortifies bones, treats wind deficiency."

bubble_chart Usage and Dosage

Decoct and take 10-15g.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

Cibot Rhizome contains starch, tannins, and other components.