Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Gendarussae Ventricosae Ramulus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 大駁骨 · Da Bo Gu |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried branch and leaf of Gendarussa ventricosa (Wall.) Nees (Acanthaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Sour; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Da Bo Gu?
Da Bo Gu (Swollen Gendarussa Twig) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Sour; Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Da Bo Gu: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Gendarussae Ventricosae Ramulus
Botanical Origin
The dried branch and leaf of Gendarussa ventricosa (Wall.) Nees (Acanthaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is leafy, thick and green.
Macroscopic Features
Young branches quadrangular, 0.3~1 cm diameter; externally grayish-brown to yellowish-brown, nodes swollen; leaves opposite, thick, elliptic or oblong-elliptic, 8~18 cm long, dark green, entire; texture hard; faint odor; slightly pungent and sour taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Sour; NeutralLiverKidney
Traditional Functions
Activates blood and disperses stasis, sets trauma and joins bone, dispels wind-dampness.
How Da Bo Gu Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Da Bo Gu is classified among the Blood-activating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
