Ingredient: Ligustrum fruit (nu zhen zi).
Mandarin: 女貞子 Pin-Yin: Nu Zhen Zi English: Ligustrum Romaji: Joteishi Kanji: 女貞子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Ligustri lucidi Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, sweet, cool
Channels Entered:
- Kidney, liver
Herb Actions:
- Nourishes and tonifies both liver and kidney yin
- Aids in supporting lower back and knee health
Contraindications:
- Take caution for those with a deficiency or weakness in the stomach or spleen
Commonly Found In:
- No formulas found