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LYCIUM BARBARUM

Gou Qi Zi CHINESE WOLFBERRY, MATRIMONY VINE FRUIT

This herb treats patterns of Blood Deficiency, and in TCM the two organs most affected by this disorder are the Heart and Liver, which direct and store the Blood, respectively.

HOW TO USE

Gou Qi Zi is used for such Liver and Kidney Deficient symptoms as sore back and weak knees, impotence, leaking of sperm, and diabetes, particularly in the elderly, when the yin is in decline. It is used for Liver and Kidney Deficiency which leads to Blood and essence failing to nourish the eyes, so is good for failing or blurred vision, dizziness, dry, or sore eyes. As it enriches the yin of the Lungs, it is good for consumptive coughs.

PROPERTIES Sweet, Neutral

CHANNELS Liver, Lung, Kidney

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Nourishes and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys: because this herb is neither Hot nor Cold, it is commonly used in treating Liver and Kidney Deficiency with patterns of Yin and Blood Deficiency.

 Benefits the Jing-essence and brightens the eyes: Jing (ancestral qi) is held in the Kidneys, while the Liver meridian goes to the eyes.

 Moistens the Lungs.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in full Heat disorders, especially exeternal (viruses), and in cases of Spleen Deficiency with loose stools.