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The dried root bark of Acanthopanax gracilistylus (Araliaceae). Enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens sinews and bones while also disinhibiting water, especially suited for impediment patterns with Liver-Kidney insufficiency.
可浸酒服。注意区分南五加皮与北五加皮（香加皮有毒）
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
味辛，温。主心腹疝气，腹痛，益气疗躄，小儿不能行，疽疮阴蚀。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Wǔ Jiā Pí 五加皮 (Acanthopanax Root Bark) — Acanthopanacis Cortex},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/wu-jia-pi},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
五加皮含五加苷类、紫丁香苷和香豆素，具祛风湿、强筋骨、抗疲劳、免疫调节及适应原样作用。
Wu Jia Pi contains eleutherosides, syringin, and coumarins with wind-damp dispelling, tonic, anti-fatigue, immunomodulatory, and adaptogenic effects.
五加皮辛苦温，祛风湿，强筋骨，利水消肿。
Acrid-bitter and warm; dispels wind-damp, strengthens sinews and bones, and promotes urination to reduce edema.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.