What are the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum

Friends who have experienced blurred vision and premature gray hair should all know about Ligustrum lucidum. The main Chinese medicinal ingredient used in the treatment of these diseases is Ligustrum lucidum. Ligustrum lucidum, also known as Ilex oleifera, is produced in various parts of my country and is a common Chinese medicinal material. It can be used as medicine mainly to treat blurred vision, kidney deficiency and other problems. In order to let patients further understand Ligustrum lucidum, the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum are introduced in detail below.

Medicinal properties

Nature and flavor: sweet, bitter, cool

Meridians: Liver, Kidney

Efficacy: Nourishes liver and kidney yin, darkens the beard and improves eyesight. Modern medical research believes that Ligustrum lucidum can inhibit the effects of Helicobacter pylori and can treat stomach problems. It also has the effect of inhibiting abnormal purine metabolism and is used to treat gout and hyperuricemia.

Indications: Used for liver and kidney yin deficiency, low back pain, tinnitus, premature graying of hair; blurred vision; yin deficiency fever, stomach disease, gout and hyperuricemia.

Dosage: decoction, 10~15g.

Medicinal Materials Overview

Efficacy classification: Tonic medicine

Effects: Nourishes the liver and kidneys; clears away heat; improves eyesight

Family classification: Oleaceae

Latin name: Fructus Ligustri Lucidi Pharmacology (toxicology): Ligustrum lucidum has low toxicity to animals. Rabbits were given 75g of fresh ripe fruit at one time without any poisoning.

Indications: dizziness; soreness of waist and knees; spermatorrhea; tinnitus; premature graying of hair, bone steaming and hot flashes; blurred vision.

Ecological environment: It grows in sparse or dense forests below 2900m above sea level, and is also cultivated in courtyards or roadsides.

Harvesting and storage: Ligustrum lucidum starts to bear fruit 4 to 5 years after transplanting. In December each year, when the fruits turn black and have white powder, pick them, remove the stems, leaves and impurities, and dry them in the sun or blanch them in hot water and then dry them in the sun.

The effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum are as introduced in this article. In addition to being used as medicine, Ligustrum lucidum can also be soaked with white wine and drunk to achieve beauty effects. The most obvious effect is the freckle removal effect. If you have dark spots on your face, you can also try it. However, friends with weak spleen and stomach should be cautious when drinking it.