Ox Knee Extract

Ox knee (Achyranthes bidentata) is a flowering species belonging to the amaranth plant family named Amaranthaceae. This species is found growing naturally in several Asian countries including India, China, Nepal and Japan. This plant is the main resource of a Chinese herbal medicine called hui ni x??, which possesses anti-inflammatory properties. People in Nepal use the root of this herb to cure toothache. The seeds of ox knee have been widely used as an alternative for cereal grains, especially during famines. In Indias Mizoram state, people apply this herb topically to cure leech bites. In addition, a decoction prepared from the herb is taken orally in the form of a diuretic.