TU SI ZI

Names for Tu Si Zi
Pharmaceutical:	Semen Cuscutae Chinensis
Botanical:	Cuscuta chinensis Lamarck, Cuscuta japonica Choisy (Convolvulaceae)
Other names:	Sheng Tu Si Zi
Description:	Dodder Seed.

Actions
Tonifies the Yang; Benefits the Yin; Strengthens the Essence; Antidiuretic; Improves vision; Stops diarrhea; ...

Origin of tu si zi
Many regions of China.;

Preparation of tu si zi
The plant is collected in autumn when the fruit is ripe, dried in the sun, the seed is collected and removed from foreign matter. The drug can also be ground into powder.;

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