菟絲子
- ENG
- Dodder Seed
- LATIN
- Cuscutae Semen
| Medicinal Group | Yang-tonifying medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried ripe seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. (Fam. Convolvulaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet; warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Spleen, Kidney |
| Actions | To tonify the kidney and liver, secure essence and reduce urination, prevent abortion, improve eyesight and check diarrhea |
Family
Convolvulaceae
Part used
Seed
Indications
Impotence, seminal emission, dripping of urine after urination, enuresis, frequent urination, aching and weakness of the loins and knees, blurred vision and tinnitus; threatened abortion due to deficiency of the kidney; diarrhea due to hypofunction of the spleen and the kidney; external use for the vitiligo
Research Findings
- Whey associated with dodder seed extract can serve as a promising alternative for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.[1]
- Bushen Houxue method (consisted of dodder seed) combined with ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration is a safe and effective treatment for refractory polycystic ovary syndrome, with few trauma.[2]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Mehrbani M, Choopani R, Fekri A, Mehrabani M, Mosaddegh M, Mehrabani M. (2015). The efficacy of whey associated with dodder seed extract on moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Ethnopharmacol., 172:325-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.07.003. Epub 2015 Jul 4.
- Liang RN, Liu J, Lu J. ( 2008). Treatment of refractory polycystic ovary syndrome by bushen huoxue method combined with ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 28(4):314-7.
