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  Herb 8 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin
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Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cool (or Neutral) Latin:
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi Alt Names:
Nu Zhen, Dong Qing Zi, Nu Zhen Shi Translation:
Female Chastity Seed |
Actions
- 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
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.
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi