Ligustrum
is a Yin Kidney tonic which is said by the Chinese to prolong life. It has
been found to be a significant immune enhancing agent. It is also used as
a blood tonic.
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Ligustrum
is a Yin Kidney tonic which is said by the Chinese to prolong life. It has
been found to be a significant immune enhancing agent. It is also used as
a blood tonic. |
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More Information: Other Common Names Ligustrum Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs 190 Pharmaceutical Latin Fructus Ligustri lucidum Pinyin Nu Zhen Zi Treasures Yin Jing Treasure Rating **** Atmospheric Energy Cool Taste Bitter and Sweet Organ Meridian Systems Kidney and Liver Primary Functions Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin, enhances immune functions, clears heat, brightens the eyes Qualities Ligustrum is a very good Yin essence tonic. It's action is very similar to that of Polygonum, except that it is a cool herb. It is used for all the same purposes as Polygonum, including blackening the hair or preventing premature graying. Thus it is considered to be an antiaging, rejuvenative herb. It strengthens the back and relieves soreness in the lower back and knees, and helps relieve aching in other joints. It is said to improve hearing and sharpen vision. Ligustrum has gain quite a reputation in the past decade due to the discovery that it has powerful immune enhancing effects. In a study done in the United States, supported by the National Institutes of Health, it was found to prevent break down of the immune system when cancer patients were given chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Subsequent studies around the world have supported this action. It is now used clinically for this purpose in Japan and China. Preparation and Utilization It may be used in Kidney and Liver tonics. Primary Combinations Combine with: 1. Lycium fruit, Polygonum or Rehmannia (steamed) to build blood, to tonify Kidney yin, and to prevent premature aging 2. Lycium fruit, Raw Rehmannia and Moutan for deficient yin and heat 3. Astragalus, Ganoderma and Gynostemma to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, provided the doctors involved agree. Fairly large doses are more effective in building and/or protecting the immune system Varieties and Grading All Ligustrum sold in the United States is of approximately equivalent quality and is generally quite good. Contraindications Do not use when you have diarrhea due to cold. In cases of Yang deficiency it is often better to use Polygonum. Back to Top |
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