Fructus Ligustri lucidi (女贞子)

[Cadywhy]

Pharmaceutical Name

Fructus Ligustri lucidi

Botanical Name

Ligustrum lucidum Ait.

Common Name

Ligustrum seed, Grossy privet fruit

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The ripe fruit is gathered in autumn, then steamed and dried in the sun.



Properties & Taste

Sweet, bitter and cool

Meridians

Liver and kidney

Functions

1. To tonify the liver and kidneys; 2. To clear heat and brighten the eyes

Indications & Combinations

1. Deficient yin of the liver and kidneys manifested as early graying of hair, decreased eyesight, dryness of eyes, tinnitus and soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees. Grossy privet fruit (Nuzhenzi) is used with Mulberry (Sangshen), Eclipta (Mohanlian) and Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi). 2. Deficient yin and heat. Grossy privet fruit (Nuzhenzi) is used with Wolfberry bark (Digupi), Moutan bark (Mudanpi) and Fresh rehmannia root (Shengdihuang).



Dosage

10-15 g

Cautions & Contraindications

This herb is contraindicated in cases with diarrhea due to cold and deficiency of the spleen and stomach, or yang deficiency.