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Cibotium, Gou Ji 狗脊

'Golden Chicken Fern'
Gou Ji (TCM)
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Cibotium barometz
Koehler, F.E., Medizinal Pflanzen, vol. 4 (1890)

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Cibotium barometz rhizome
(Photo by Mokkie) (Wikimedia)

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Botanical name:
Cibotium barometz (syn. Aspidium barometz, Dicksonia barometz, Nephrodium baromez, Polypodium barometz)

Parts used:
Rhizome, either dried, or steamed, then sliced and dried.

Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, Sweet

Classifications:
3M. ARTHRITICS
TCM:
D. Clear Wind and Damp

Uses:
1. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, Strengthens the Bones and Joints:

-pain or weakness of the Lower Back

2. Clears Wind-Damp, Eases Pain:
-Arthralgia

3. Strengthens the Kidneys, Retains the Essence:
-Urinary incontinence

4. Externally:
-it has been used to stop Bleeding (Ayurveda)

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Dose:
Decoction: 9–15 grams

Comment:
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Preparation:
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Main Combinations:
1. Lower Back Pain and Weakness:
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2. Arthritic or Rheumatic diseases of the lower back or lower extremities:
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Cautions:
1. Difficult Urination
2. Heat from Yin deficiency; generally not used in Heat conditions.

Main Preparations used:

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