Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and Jing
For dizziness, spots before the eyes, prematurely grey hair, tinnitus, sore and weak low back and knees
Clears Heat and Brightens the Eyes
Treats vision problems including blurred vision, dry eyes, and diminished vision due to excess and Deficient conditions. For red and painful eyes due to Liver Yang Rising
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not use in cases of diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency leading to Cold
Use caution in cases with Yang deficiency
Herb-Drug Interactions
Nu Zhen Zi lowers plasma glucose levels. Combining this herb with anti-diabetic medication such as insulin or sulfonylureas may result in hypoglycemia. 12
Toxicity and Overdose
None Noted.
Dosage
10-15 grams in decoction 12
9-18 grams in decoction 13
Notes
This herb is also useful in cases of lymph or lung tuberculosis due to Yin Deficiency.
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Herb 8 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin
