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

1. Tonifies the Yang, augments the Yin, and secures the Essence and the urine
2. Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and improves the vision
3. Benefits the Spleen and Kidneys and stops diarrhea
4. Calms the fetus

Contraindications

• Fire from yin deficiency
• Constipation and dark scanty urine

Dosage

6-15g