Cuscuta (seed)
Category
Tonifying Herbs - Tonify the Yang
English
Dodder seed
Pharmaceutical
Cuscutae Semen
Chinese
Tu Si Zi
Meridians
Kidney, Liver
Taste
Spicy, sweet
Temperature
Neutral
Functions
- Tonifies the Yang, augments the Yin, and secures the Essence and the urine
- Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and improves the vision
- Benefits the Spleen and Kidneys and stops diarrhea
- Calms the fetus
Contraindications
- Fire from yin deficiency
- Constipation and dark scanty urine
Dosage
6-15g
