Nu Zhen Zi (Privet Fruit, Ligustrum)

Nu Zhen Zi (Privet Fruit, Ligustrum)

Herb 8 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Cool Nu Zhen Zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi)
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cool (or Neutral)
Latin:
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
Chinese:
女真子
Tone Marks:
nǚ zhēn zĭ
Alt Names:
Nu Zhen, Dong Qing Zi, Nu Zhen Shi
Translation:
Female Chastity Seed
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Chinese Herb 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

Chinese Herb Contraindications & 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

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

  • None Noted.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 10-15 grams in decoction 12
  • 9-18 grams in decoction 13

Chinese Herb Notes

  • This herb is also useful in cases of lymph or lung tuberculosis due to Yin Deficiency.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

References Used

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