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The dried root of Dipsacus asper (Caprifoliaceae). Enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Bitter, pungent, and slightly warm, it supplements the Liver and Kidney, strengthens sinews and bones, knits fractures, and stops uterine flooding. Its name literally means 'mend the broken.'
补肝肾强筋骨
增强活血通络作用
增强入肾之力
煎服
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.
初期跌打瘀肿未消者暂勿补涩。
一般安全。
味苦，微温。主伤寒，补不足，金疮痈疡，折跌，续筋骨。
中品
@misc{bencaodian-xu-duan,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Xù Duàn 续断 (Dipsacus Root) — Dipsaci Radix},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/xu-duan},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
续断含三萜皂苷与环烯醚萜苷，具有促进骨折愈合、抗骨质疏松、抗炎及调节免疫作用。
Xu duan contains triterpenoid saponins and iridoid glycosides; promotes fracture healing, provides anti-osteoporotic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects.
《中国药典》以川续断皂苷VI为含量测定指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses dipsacoside VI as assay marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.