Nu Zhen Zi Also Known As Glassy Privet Fruit To Support Vitality
Ligustrum fruit extract powder is a concentrated form of the Ligustrum lucidum fruit, commonly known as Nu Zhen Zi or Glossy Privet Fruit. This powder is created by drying and grinding the fruit into a fine, easily ingestible form. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ligustrum fruit extract is valued for its ability to nourish the liver and kidneys, enhance the immune system, and support overall vitality and health. The extract powder is typically used in herbal formulations, teas, or supplements to leverage its therapeutic benefits for a variety of health conditions, particularly those related to aging, fatigue, and immune function.
How to Use Glossy Privet Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi)
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Tea: Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried Glossy Privet Fruit to a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain and drink. Consume 1-2 times daily.
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Powder: Mix 1-2 teaspoons of Glossy Privet Fruit powder into warm water, juice, or a smoothie. Drink once or twice daily.
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Capsules: Take as directed on the product label, typically 1-2 capsules with meals, up to 2 times a day.
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Tincture: Follow the dosage instructions on the tincture bottle, usually a few drops diluted in water or juice, taken 1-2 times daily.
Herbal Information on Ligustrum Fruit in Extract Powder Form
Common Name: Glossy Privet Fruit
Botanical Name: Ligustrum Lucidum Fructus
Channels/Meridians: Kidney, Liver
Pin Yin Name: Nu Zhen Zi
Other Names: Privet Fruit, Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
Other Ingredients: Dextrin (non GMO corn)
Package Size: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Form: Single Herb Extract Powder
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with diarrhea, an over dose may cause diarrhea.
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, apigenin-7-glucoside, luteolin-7-glucoside, cyanidine-3-glucoside, cyanidine-3-rutinoside, malvidin-3-rutinoside-5-glucoside, sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron copper, manganese, nickle, chromium, silver, hydroxyphenyl ethyl alcohol, d-mannito
Additional Information for Nu Zhen Zi
- Benefits Immune and Circulatory systems
- Support for Normal Blood Sugar
- Protects the Liver
- Contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Product Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Neutral
Reference:
alternativehealing.org
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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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives
Manufacture's Statement: It is important to note that Plum Flower formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation. Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of dissolved solids they yield during extraction. Many do not have the needed substance to form a powder, and our single herb extract powders contain a pharmaceutical-grade, non-GMO corn-based dextrin when necessary.
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