Tu Si Zi

Submitted by L0rne on Mon, 2006-11-13 16:23.

Ingredients

Latin name: Cuscutae Chinensis, Semen

Tu Si Zi Also Known As: Chinese Dodder Seeds, Beggarweed, Cuscutae, Devil's Guts, Dodder Of Thyme, Hellweed, Lesser Dodder, Scaldweed, Strangle Tare, Tu Si Zi, Tu Sizi. Cuscuta epithymum; Cuscuta chinensis.

Properties: SWEET, PUNGENT - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 9-15g.

Meridians/Channels: KIDNEY, LIVER

tonify kidneys, strengthen yin, secures essence, reserves urine
tonify liver, improves vision
strengthen spleen, stops diarrhea
calms fetus, habitual/threatened miscarriage

Also Used For: Orally, dodder is used for urinary tract, spleen, and hepatic disorders.

Diseases

Spence Pentland Dr. TCM, FABORM, graduated from the acclaimed International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He completed his internship at Anhui Hospital of TCM, Hefei City, China. Since 2004 Spence has been treating pain, stress, & reproductive health in Vancouver BC. To learn more about Spence click here. To book an initial in-person consultation call 604.742.8383.

Ryan Funk Dr. TCM, ABORM, graduated as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, B.C. Ryan has specialized his practice in the treatment of womens health with specific interest in fertility. For more specific information click HERE or to set up a free 15 minute phone consult call 604-678-8600


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Tu Si Zi

Diseases