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 - Remarks - Cautions in Use None.
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