Cuscuta ( 菟丝子 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Cuscutae
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Tu Si Zi
Common
English Name
Cuscuta
Part
of Plant Used
Seeds
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Acrid, sweet
Meridians
Entered
Liver, Kidneys
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat impotence, nighttime sperm leakage,
premature ejaculation, ringing in the ears, frequent urination, sore lower
back and knees, and leukorrhea (OM: deficient Kidney Qi and deficient Essence);
also used for blurred vision, dry eyes, and eyes that tire easily.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Tonifies Kidneys and benefits Essence; calms the fetus; benefits Spleen
and Kidneys and stops diarrhea; tonifies Liver and brightens eyes.
Common
Formulas Used In
Concha Marguerita and Ligustrum.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
None.
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