Gou Qi Zi (Chinese Wolfberry Fruit) - Chinese Herbal Medicine
Clinical Usage and Indications
- Nourish and tonify liver and kidney - yin and/or blood deficiency w/sore back and legs, low grade abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emission, xiao ke; neutral nature - commonly used for liver and kidney deficiency.
- Benefits the essence and brightens the eyes - essence and blood are unable to nourish eyes, dizziness, blurred vision, diminished acuity.
- Enrich yin and moisten the lungs - consumptive cough.
Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)
Dosage and Preparation Notes
- Dosage: 6-18g
Associated Temperature and Taste
Cautions and Contraindications
There are currently no contraindications listed.Staff Clinician Notes
There are no additional notes for this herb.
Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb
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Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
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You Gui Wan
Formula Functions...Signs of Kidney Yang deficiency - cold extremities, fatigue, impotence, weak/aching low back, knees, waist, aversion to cold, infertility, loose stools, incontinence or other urinary issues (frequent, difficult to restrain), edema in the lower body.
The Pulse will be weak and the Tongue will be be pale with a thin white moist coat.
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