Guest guest Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hi all, Wu Jia Pi can be divided into two different kinds. One is Nan (Southern) Wu Jia Pi from Acanthopanax gracilistyles W. W. Smith of the Araliacear family and the other is Bei (northern) Wu Jia Pi, also known as Xiang Jia Pi, from Periploca sepium of the Asclepiadaceae family. Nan Wu Jia Pi is non-toxic and traditionally used to tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen the tendons and bones and dispel wind and dampness. Bei Wu Jia Pi has been shown to be a heart stimulant and diuretic. However, it is toxic and is not recommended for large doses and long term use. It has been found that there are adulterated supplies of Qu Jia Pi in the UK. Some suppliers provide Bei Wu Jia Pi as Nan Wu Jia Pi to their customers. It is advisable to check your Wu Jia Pi and make sure you have the right product. Kind regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) BSc (Hons) TCM MBAcC Editor Times +44 (0) 1189 612512 enquiries <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/> www.chinesemedicinetimes.com <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/index.php> www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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