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Gou Qi Zi / Lycii-Wolfberry Fruit
Gou Qi Zi
Taste: Sweet • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Tonic • Sub Category: Tonify Blood/Yin

Dosage

6-18g

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1. Nourishes & tonifies the Liver & Kidneys: for such patterns of yin & blood deficiency with such symptoms as sore back & legs, low-grade abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emission, wasting & thirsting disorder, & consumpion. Since this herb is neither hot nor cold, it is commonly used in treating Liver & Kidney deficiency.

2. Benefits the essence & brightens the eyes: for Liver & Kidney deficiency patterns where the essence & blood are unable to nourish the eyes. Manifestations include dizziness, blurred vision, & diminished visual acuity. 3, Enriches the yin & moistens the Lungs: for consumptive cough.

Meridians

Liver, Lung, Kidney

Cautions

Contraindicated in cases with externally contracted excess heat patterns, & cases of Spleen deficiency with dampness & loose stools.