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 Category  Bu Xu Yao
補虛藥
 Sub Category  Bu Yin
補陰
 Name  Nu Zhen Zi
女貞子
Privet fruit
 Grown  Central, south, and northwest China.
 Source  Dried, ripe fruit of Ligustrum lucidum AITON.
 Ingredients  
 Pharma Effect  
 Properties  Sweet, cool, bitter
 Channels  Liver, kidney
 Function  Nourishes liver and kidney, strengthens lower back and knees, darkens hairs and improves vision.
 Clinic Usage  For internal heat and yin deficiency, weakness in the lower back and knees, blurred vision, tinnitus, palpitation, constipation and premature gray hair.
 Cautions  
 Dosage  6~12g
 Storage  Store in a dry place. Avoid mold and infestation by worms.