Gou+Qi+Zi+(Lycium+Fruit)

[[image:gou_qi_zi.jpg width="117" height="367" align="right"]]Gou Qi Zi (Lycium Fruit, Fructus Lycii)
Category: Herbs to Nourish Yin Nature : **Neutral** Flavors: Sweet, Channels: **Liver, Kidney,** Lung

Functions: Nourish Yin for the Kidney and Liver; **brighten eyes; moisten the Lung Yin**

Indications: 1. Dizziness, vertigo, decreased vision, weakness in the lumbar region and knee, seminal emission due to Yin deficiency of the Kidney and Liver **[Yin/Blood of Liver, Yin of Kidney]** 2. Cough due to Yin deficiency in the Lung 3. **Benefits the essence**

Pharmaceutical Effects: Immunostimulant - increase in non-specific immunity. increases phagocytic activity of the macrophages and the total number of T-cells Hemotological - increases production of red blood cells and white blood cells Cardiovascular - injection of water extract lowers blood pressure Uterine Stimulant - stimulating effect on the uterus Antineoplastic - enhances the immune system and suppresses the growth of cancer cells in mice

Dosage: 10-15g.

Contraindications: loose stool due to deficiency in the Spleen