Drynaria (Gu Sui Bu)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Drynaria (Gu Sui Bu)

Drynaria Rhizome or Gu Sui Bu is used in bone healing. It is one of the key herbs that will help heal ligaments and damaged bones. Drynaria has also been used to treat toothaches, bleeding gums, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

It will also stimulate hair growth and can be used to treat alopecia (loss of hair).

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Tonifies the Kidney promotes Blood circulation, stops bleeding, and treats an injury.

Latin Name:
Drynaria fortunei rhizoma
Drynaria roosii
Aglaomorpha fortunei

Chinese Name:
Gu Sui Bu

Common Names:
mountain-climbing tiger, monkey ginger, stony plate ginger, hairy ginger

Parts Used:
Rhizome

Properties:
Bitter in flavor, warm in property, acts on the Liver and Kidney channels.

Folk-Lore:
The Chinese name “Drynaria” translated as “mender of shattered bones.

Cautions:
People who have Yin deficiency or blood stasis should not use Gu Sui Bu. Large amounts of Drynaria can cause upset stomach and toxicity.

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