Dodder Seed … Classic Formulas
Tu Si Zi · Semen Cuscutae
Primary Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Secures Essence and stops excess urination
- Nourishes Liver and brightens the eyes
- Strengthens the Spleen and stops diarrhea
- Calms the fetus
Classic Formulas
- Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan … tonifies Kidney Essence and Qi for male infertility and sexual dysfunction
- Shou Tai Wan … secures the Kidneys and calms the fetus for threatened miscarriage
Classical Text References
- Classical commentaries describe Tu Si Zi as 'warming but not drying, supplementing but not stagnating,' distinguishing it from harsher tonics