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补阴药 · Yin-nourishing

Ligustrum nǚ zhēn zǐ · 女贞子

Ligustrum lucidum

Nature and flavour. Sweet, bitter, cool; Liver and Kidney systems.

A gentle Yin-nourishing herb, classically paired with dodder.

性味归经。甘、苦,凉;归肝、肾经。

平和的补阴药,经典中常与菟丝子相配。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Mild in reported use. May cause loose stool in some people. Because it is normally taken over long periods, professional review is sensible rather than self-directed long-term use.

文献记载中作用平和。部分人可能出现便溏。因通常长期服用,宜经专业评估,不宜自行长期使用。

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