Botanical Name: Lycii Fructus
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Gou Qi Zi
English: Chinese Wolfberry
Category: Tonify the Blood
Taste: Sweet
Temperature: Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver, Lung, Kidney
Dosage: 6-12g
Cautions & Contraindications:
- May be difficult to digest for those with Spleen deficiency and dampness leading to diarrhea.
Actions & Indications:
- Nourishes and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys: for yin and blood deficiency patterns with such symptoms as sore back and legs, low-grade abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emissions, wasting and thirsting disorder, and consumption. Because this herb is neither hot nor cold, it is commonly used in treating Liver and Kidney deficiency.
- Benefits the essence and brightens the eyes: for Liver and Kidney deficiency patterns where the essence and blood are unable to nourish the eyes. Manifestations include dizziness, blurred vision, and diminished visual acuity.
- Enriches the yin and moistens the Lungs: for consumptive cough and wasting and thirsting disorder.