Ligustrum lucidum (Nuzhenzi)

Distribution:
Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian, Hunan, Sichuan, Guangxi

Properties (characteristics):
Bitter, sweet, neutral
 
Channels (meridians) entered:
Kidney, liver
 
Medical functions:
Medical Functions of the fruits:
Regulate immune system
Anti inflammatory
Anti cancer
Effect on circulatory system
Lower blood sugar
Protect liver
Anti oxidization of the side effect of Hematoporphyrin Derivative (HpD) light treatment
Medical functions of the leaves:

Resist general lack of oxygen
Resist lack of oxygen for the heart muscles
Improve capillary circulation
Effect on cardio-vascular system

Actions & Indications:
For yinxu (yin deficient) and liver yang ascending  resulting in dizziness, cataract of the eyes, lower back pain, premature graying of the hair, Tinnitus
 
Chemical ingredients:
1. oleanolic acid, ursolic acid
2. apigenin-7-glucoside, luteolin-7-glucoside[2] cyanidine-3-glucoside, cyanidine-3-rutinoside, malvidin-3-rutinoside-5-glucoside.

3. Na, 23ppm, Ca, 1170ppm, Mg, 300ppm, Zn, 5.00ppm, Fe, 4.50ppm, Cu, 0.28ppm, Mn, 1.60ppm, Ni, 0.049ppm, Cr, 0.02ppm, Ag, 0.008ppm.

4. hydroxyphenyl ethyl alcohol[2], d-mannitol.

Dosage:
4.5 to 15 g
 
Cautions:
Not to use in cases of yangxu (yang deficient), or diarrhea due to pixu (spleen deficient)
Over cooking may lessen the effectiveness because of the evaporating oil.