Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Tu Si Zi 菟絲子 Chinese dodder seed
Grown	North and northeast China.
Source	Dried, ripe seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam.
Ingredients	Cholesterol, Campesterol
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, warm
Channels	Liver, kidney, spleen
Function	Tones kidney and liver, nourishes marrow, warms but without drying the internals, will not nurture the "ministerial fire" and improves vision.
Clinic Usage	For soreness in the lower back and knees, nocturnal emission, thirst, urinary incontinence, dizziness, tinnitus, and neurasthenia.
Cautions	This is a nourishing herb with emphasis in nurturing yang. Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs, constipation or with dark, scanty urination.
Dosage	6~12g. Proper amount for external use.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.