Gou Ji (Rhizoma Cibotii, Chain Fern Rhizome, 狗脊)

1 lb authentic, natural Gou Ji in bulk herb (sealed bag)



Common names: Chain Fern Rhizome, Pakoe Kidang, Cibota, Cibotum, Dogspine Root, East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome, Scythian Lamb Rhizome

Scientific name: Rhizoma Cibotii

Parts used: Root

Main Medical Uses: Herbs that Tonify the Yang

Benefits: Gou Ji tonifies the Liver and Kidneys to strengthen sinews and bones, making it valuable for stiffness, soreness, or weakness of the lower back, spine, and lower limbs caused by deficiency. It also expels Wind-Dampness to ease pain, soreness, or numbness associated with Bi syndrome, and is especially helpful in chronic Wind-Cold-Damp patterns complicated by underlying Liver and Kidney deficiency. In addition, Gou Ji warms and stabilizes Kidney Yang to prevent leakage, addressing urinary incontinence, spermatorrhea, and vaginal discharge, and can help reduce post-illness leg swelling.

Quality Assurance: The Herb Depot offers premium whole natural herbs, mostly wild harvested and farm grown from quality, clean, pesticide-free plants from China. We directly order from our trusted Canadian suppliers who import from TCM manufacturing approved facilities.  

Based on standardized traditions of Chinese Medicine, the process of selecting, slicing, drying, sterilizing, fermenting, roasting, and steaming has been applied to achieve best properties and efficiencies of each herb.  

Caution: Use single Chinese herbs with caution; professional healthcare advice is recommended. Chinese herbs are generally combined in herbal formulas to work effectively together for desired results, and to minimize potential side effects. You can search our extensive collection of patent Chinese medicine to find the formula with the utilized herb most suitable for your health needs.

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