Chinese Herbs: Tu Si Zi (Chinese Dodder Seeds), Semen Cuscutae Chinensis

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Herb 23 of 29 in Herbs that Tonify Yang

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Cuscutae Chinensis

Chinese:

菟丝子

Tone Marks:

tù sī zĭ

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
Shou Tai Wan (Fetus Longevity Pill)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Tu Si Zi Wan (Cuscuta Seed Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
You Gui Wan (Restore the Right (Kidney) Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
Zhu Jing Wan (Preserve Vistas Pill)
Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.