Ligustrum fruit, known for its potent rejuvenating properties, supports liver and kidney health, boosts immunity, and promotes overall vitality.
Nu Zhen Zi, also known as Ligustrum lucidum fruit, is a highly regarded herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its remarkable rejuvenating properties. This whole fruit is traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, improve vision, and bolster the immune system. It is often prescribed for conditions related to aging, such as fatigue, dizziness, and weakened eyesight. Nu Zhen Zi works by supporting the body's natural defenses and promoting overall vitality, making it a vital component in herbal formulations aimed at enhancing health and longevity. Its use in TCM underscores its importance as a natural remedy for maintaining balance and well-being.
Herbal Information on Ligustrum Fruit in Whole Form
Common Name: Ligustrum Fruit, Wax Tree Privet, Broad Leaf Privet, White Waxtree,
Pin Yin Name: Nu Zhen Zi
Latin Name: Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has added to this product.
Form: Whole Fruit
Pack Size: 1 pound
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs Lab Tested
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. A person with loose bowels should not take this herb.
Benefits of Nu Zhen Zi
- Tonifies Liver
- Clears Heat
- Tonifies Kidneys
- Supports Vision
- Benefits Digestion
Naturally Occurring Components of Nu Zhen Zi: oleanolic acid, acetyl oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, acetyl ursolic acid, β-sitosterol, p-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol, mannitol, eriodictyol, taxifolin, quercetin, nuezhenide, oleuropein, acteoside, neonuezhenide, ligustrosidic acid, oleuropein acid,rhamnose, arabinose, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper
Product Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Cool
Channels: Liver, Kidney
Summary of Nu Zhen Zi Whole Form
Ligustrum Fruit is also known as Glossy Privet Fruit. Nu Zhen Zi Fen is the Pin Yin name, which translated into English literally means "female chastity seed." Ligustrum Lucidum is the Botanical name. Traditional Chinese Medicine functions include tonifying liver and kidney, clearing deficient heat, and improving eyesight.
Privet Fruit has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an herb that tonifies the Yin. Privet Fruit enters the Kidney and Liver channels.
References
http://www.tcmassistant.com/herbs/nu-zhen-zi.html
American Herbal Produts Association's Botanical Safety Handbook Editied by Michael McGuffin, Christopher Hobbs, Roy Upton, Alicia Goldberg
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/NuZhenZi.html
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/ligustrum-lucidum
https://www.medicinetraditions.com/ligustrum-glossy-privet-fruit-nu-zhen-zi-free.html
http://chinesenutrition.org/view_image.asp?pid=189
https://new.shen-nong.com/article/nu-zhen-zi?lang=en
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