The source is from the stem and branch of Taxillus chinensis (De.) Danser, family Loranthaceae. The medicinal material is mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, etc., cut and collected from winter to the next spring, cut into segments, dried in the sun or after steaming.

Medicinal Properties: Bitter and sweet in flavor, bland in nature and attributive to the liver and kidney meridians.

Actions: Expel wind and dampness, invigorate the liver and kidney, strengthen tendons and bones and prevent miscarriage.

Application
1. It is used for Bi-syndrome of wind-dampness type with weakness of waist and knees; especially suitable for chronic rheumatism with yin deficiency of the liver and kidney manifested as weakness of waist and knees and flaccidity of extremities, it is usually combined with Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis), Qinjiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae ), and Guizhi ( Ramulus Cinnamomi), etc., such as Duhuo Jisheng Tang (Decoction).
2. For threatened abortion with spot vaginal bleeding and habitual miscarriage due to yin deficiency of the liver and kidney, it is usually combined with Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Xuduan (Radix Dipsaci), and Tusizi (Semen Cuscutae), etc., such as Shoutai Wan (Pill).

Usage and Dosage:
10 - 15 g is used in decoction for oral use.