Adaptogen, longevity herb, improves circulation, sexual tonic, febrifuge, lowers blood pressure.
Lycium barbarum.
Lycium fruit is rich in carotene, vitamins B1 and B12, vitamin C. Also contains amino acids, iron, and trace elements essential to the body, including zinc, copper, selenium, calcium, and phosphorus.
There are no reported side effects from taking lycium. Lycium has been used for centuries, both as a healing herb and as a food.
Chinese herbalists do not recommend lycium for people who have a fever due to infection or who have diarrhea or bloating.
An effective anti-fungal and antimicrobial agent, purgative, galactogogue, anthelmintic, hemostatic agent.
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-tumor, anti-viral, astringent, appetite stimulant, contraceptive and diuretic properties.
Lycium shrubs typically have thorny branches with small, oblong-shaped leaves. They produce small, tubular flowers that can range in color from pink to purple. The shrub also bears small red berries that are often used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
No reported interactions with other herbs in Chinese herbalism. No studies of its interactions with Western pharmaceuticals.
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
Anti-inflammatory.
Laxative or purgative.
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