Radix achyranthis bidentatae is named as the nature is good for downward flowing by ancient and modern herbalist doctors, its sedimentation effect is incomparable when comparing with the general drugs, and it ensures the downward flowing and removing of aggregated stone in the gall, kidney, bladder and urethra.
“Compendium of Materia Medica” said: as achyranthes is at all places, it is called twotooth achyranthes root and not suit for medication; only the achyranthes planted in Northland and middle Szechwan is better. The Northland is namely the land to the north of the Yellow River, where the ancient Huaiqing mansion located. The fresh radix achyranthis bidentatae can be used to remove blood stasis and relieve rigidity of muscles and collaterals, smooth the movement of joints and ensure proper downward flow of the blood. The prepared radix achyranthis bidentatae can be used to nourish Liver and kidney, strive for waist and knee and strengthen muscles and bones.