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Common Names
Cuscuta Seed
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Number In Radiant Health
206
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Cuscutae, Semen
Pinyin
Tu Si Zi
Treasures
Yin and Yang Jing
Treasure
Rating
***1/2
Atmospheric
Energy
Neutral
Taste
Acrid and Sweet
Organ
Meridian Systems
Liver, Kidney
Primary
Functions
To tonify the Kidneys, benefit Yin and Yang Jing.
Astringent.
Qualities
Cuscuta
seed is commonly used in tonic formulations designed to
benefit Yin and Yang Jing. It is most commonly used to
strengthen the uro-genital functions. It is used to
treat impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent
urination, and leukorrhea as well as ear ringing and
aching lower back, symptoms which often accompany
deficient Kidney conditions that cause sexual weakness.
Cuscuta seed gently but efficiently helps tonify both
Yin and Yang, therefore it is a very useful, safe and
important herb. People suffering from Kidney Yin
deficiency will tend to experience symptoms of
dizziness, blurred vision, spots in front of the eyes
and ringing in the ears. Habitual consumption of Cuscuta
can improve vision and clear away these symptoms.
Cuscuta will build Yin Essence (Yin Jing) and thus it is
considered to be an anti-aging herb. It is used to build
sperm, increase fertility in both men and women and is
listed as an aphrodisiac in all traditional Chinese
pharmacopoeias.
Cuscuta will be used with either Yin or Yang tonic herbs
depending on the specifics of the person's condition.
Cuscuta is almost always combined with Cnidium seed
because they enhance one another. Cuscuta seed helps
consolidate the Essence (Yin Jing) and thus slows down
aging and prevents loss of bodily fluids. This type of
herb is critical in any program designed to rejuvenate
the body and to prolong life.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Eucommia bark, Dioscorea and Cibotium to fortify the
Kidney, to strengthen the lower back and to treat lower
back and knee pain
2. Schizandra fruit, Cnidium fruit, Ligustrum fruit and
Astragalus seed to treat impotence
3. Codonopsis, White Atractylodes and Dioscorea to treat
chronic diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency
Varieties
and Grading
Fresh, aromatic Cuscuta seed is best.
Contraindications
Not to be used when experiencing strong heat patterns.
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Cuscuta
is commonly used in long term tonic programs. It is a
gentle tonic for the Kidney Yin and Yang, and also helps
nourish Chi. It helps the Kidney to consolidate the Chi.
It is widely used to improve vision, nourish the sperm
and marrow, strengthen bones and sinews and to
strengthen sexual functions.