Latin Name: Semen Cuscutae Chinensis

Properties: acrid, sweet, neutral

Actions: tonifies kidneys and liver, strenghens Yin, improves vision, secures essences, reserves urine, calms fetus, stops diarrhea

Medical Indications: urinary tract, liver, and spleen disorders, impotence, enuresis, seminal emission, frequent urination, tinnitus, blurred vision, threatened abortion, diarrhea

Contraindications: not to be used in blood deficiency and Yin deficiency with fire

Dosage: 9 to 15 grams

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