Dipsacus (Xu Duan)
Dipsacus asper
A TCM root used to 'mend bones and sinews' after strains and to support the low back.
Traditional use (tcm): A TCM root used to 'mend bones and sinews' after strains and to support the low back.
A TCM root used to 'mend bones and sinews' after strains and to support the low back.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A TCM root used to 'mend bones and sinews' after strains and to support the low back.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Limited human data; traditional musculoskeletal use.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Limited human data; traditional musculoskeletal use.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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