Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Drynariae Rhizoma |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 骨碎補 · Gu Sui Bu |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried rhizome of Drynaria fortune (Kunze) J. Sm.(Poly podiaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Gu Sui Bu?
Gu Sui Bu (Fortune's Drynaria Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Fujian, Guangdong.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Gu Sui Bu: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Drynariae Rhizoma
Botanical Origin
The dried rhizome of Drynaria fortune (Kunze) J. Sm.(Poly podiaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Fujian, Guangdong.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is thick, large, and brown.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular side back and front, flat strips, lumps or slices, often curved, often has wrinkles and branches on both sides, 3~20cm long, 0.7~1.5cm wide. Externally covered with dense brown or reddish-brown small scales, adhered scales are membranous and shield-like, lanceolate when stretched out, with pointy apes and tassel-like edges (eyelashes), which are relatively dense at the middle stem base and the tender rhizome apex. Brown in color when scale leaf fallen off, thin longitudinal lines and grooves can be seen. Upper side has scars of leaf stem, lower side has longitudinal spinal lines and thin scars of root. Hard texture; fractured surface is reddish-brown, with white split stele arranged in long flat round-shape. Aromatic odor; slightly sweet and astringent taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; WarmLiverKidney
Traditional Functions
Relieves trauma and pain, strengthens the kidney and bone; externally disperses wind and removes pigmentation.
How Gu Sui Bu Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Gu Sui Bu 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.
