Ligustrum (NvZhenZi)
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Bitter,Sweet,Cool
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Kidney,Liver
【ACTIONS】
Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin;
Clears Deficiency Heat;
Improves vision
【Indications/Syndromes】
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiencies with dizziness, spots before the eyes, lower back soreness, premature graying of the hair and tinnitus;
Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire Rising;
Diminished visual acuity in those with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Contraindicated for those with Yang Deficiency.
Contraindicated for those with diarrhea due to Spleen Deficiency Cold.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
Use caution for those taking insulin, sulfonylureas and other antidiabetics such as tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) as there may be a synergistic effect leading to hypoglycemia.