Wu+Jia+Pi+(Eleutherococcus+Root+Bark)

[[image:Wu_Jia_Pi.jpg align="right"]]Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanax, Eleutherococcus Root Bark) ["Bark of Five Additions"]
Category: Expel Wind-Damp (and Strengthen Tendon-Bone) Nature : Warm Flavors: Acrid, Bitter Channels: LR,KI

Functions: Eliminate Wind & Damp; **Strengthen tendons & bones** Indications: 1. Bi-syndrome w/ weakness of the lumbar region and knee due to attack of wind-damp due to wind-damp, **ensures smooth flow of Qi** 2. Soreness and weakness due to KI & LR deficiency **[Warms & Tonifies LR & KI**], Retardation in walking in children **[particularly good for elderly and children]** 3. Edema & difficult urination 4. **Helpful for fractures**, **Stopping pain**,Transforms damp and reduces swelling 5. Strengthens the Yang Qi of the body

Dosage: 5-15g. Contra:See the Herb Ci Wu Jia/ Wu Jia Shen which is part of this herb Often Combined w/ Sang Ji Sheng