Lycium Root Bark, De Gǔ Pí, 地骨皮, Cortex Lycii

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Health Benefits
For: Hot flashes • Cough • Dypsnea • Wheezing • Diabetes • Hypertension • Bleeding • Hematuria • Nose bleeds • Bloody vomit • Bloody mucus
Attributes: Hypotensive • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Antidiabetic
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Constituents: 
Betaine • Lyciumamide • Cinnamic acid • Lyciumins

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Other Names: Variety: Lycium chinense Mill • Wolfberry bark
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Lycium barbarum is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Lycium barbarum USDA Zones:  

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Clear Heat Deficiency 
English: Lycium Root Bark    Pinyin:  Di Gu Pi      Pharmaceutical: Cortex Lycii  
Organs: Lung • Kidney      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet • Bland      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Lung heat • Steaming bone disorder with night sweats • Blood heat 
Actions:  Clear lung heat • Cool blood • Stop bleeding • Relieve steaming bone disorder
Indications: Cough from lung heat • Yin deficiency blood heat • Bleeding • Nosebleed • Bloody vomit • Bloody mucus • Blood in urine • Diabetes • High blood pressure
Contraindications: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold • Exterior wind cold or wind heat • True cold with false heat
Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g • Maximum dosage is 60g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Bark from root  
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Di Gu Pi

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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