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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