Lycii Chinensis

Pinyin Mandarin Name

Gou Qi Zi

Common English Name

Lycium Fruit

Part of Plant Used

Fruit

Nature

Neutral

Taste

Sweet

Meridians Entered

Liver, Kidneys

Common Usages

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Traditional Usages and Functions

Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidneys; benefits Essence and brightens eyes.

Common Formulas Used In

Cerebral Tonic Pills; Rehmannia and Dogwood Fruit.

Processing Required

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Remarks

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Cautions in Use

Do not use where there is deficient Spleen and dampness, or if there is an external excess heat imbalance. Use cautiously where there is an internal heat imbalance.