Rabbit Silk Seed, Tú Sī Zi, 菟丝子, Semen Cuscutae

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutBotanyChinese MedicineCaution
Health Benefits
For:
Attributes: 
Products (online examples)

 

Space

Space

Space

Space
Research (sample)
Articles:
  • Space: Link 
Constituents: 

Photos (Click to enlarge)
Fun Facts
Other Names:
Species

Space

Growth
TBD TBD
Cuscuta Chinensis is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Cuscuta Chinensis USDA Zones:  

Native: 

Habitats: 

Category: Tonify Yang 
English: Rabbit Silk Seed    Pinyin:  Tu Si Zi      Pharmaceutical: Semen Cuscutae   
Organs: Kidney • Liver      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Pungent • Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns:  
Actions:  Tonify Kidney Yin • Tonify Kidney Yang • Reduce urinary incontinence • Stabilize essence • Improve vision • Stop diarrhea • Tonify Spleen • Calm Fetus
Indications:
Contraindications: Yin xu heat • Scanty dark urine • Constipation
Typical Dosage: 9g-15g          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for:
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Tu Si Zi

Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

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

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:

[3], [5], [8]

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. 

Go to Bibliography

0 Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *