The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Ligustrum lucidum

Speaking of Ligustrum lucidum, in fact, many cities have planted it as a greening tree. However, many friends do not pick the fruits on these trees because they do not know that they are Ligustrum lucidum. This is mainly because people do not have enough understanding of the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum, which leads to this phenomenon. You should know that Ligustrum lucidum has many benefits to the human body and it is also a Chinese medicine.

Ligustrum lucidum mainly grows in Henan, Shaanxi and other areas with distinct four seasons. Its appearance is somewhat similar to human kidney, and its kidney-tonifying effect is well known. In order to help you better understand Ligustrum lucidum, this article analyzes the effects, functions and contraindications of Ligustrum lucidum.

The effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum: dizziness; soreness of waist and knees; spermatorrhea; tinnitus; premature graying of hair; bone steaming and hot flashes; blurred vision. Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can nourish the liver and kidney yin, blacken the beard and improve eyesight. Modern medical research believes that Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can inhibit the effects of Helicobacter pylori and can treat stomach diseases. It also has the function of inhibiting abnormal purine metabolism and is used to treat gout and hyperuricemia. It is 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.

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can also be used for liver and kidney yin deficiency, low back pain, tinnitus, premature graying of hair, blurred vision, yin deficiency fever, stomach problems, gout and hyperuricemia.

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can lower blood lipids, resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, resist liver damage, resist cancer, and resist mutation; it is used for blurred vision, decreased vision, premature graying of hair, low back pain, tinnitus, and fever due to liver and kidney yin deficiency. This product can replenish the liver and kidney yin, but the medicinal effect is mild and must be taken slowly. For treating blurry and blurry eyes, it is often used together with Rehmannia glutinosa, Cuscuta australis, Lycium barbarum, etc. For treating premature graying of hair and beard, it is often used together with Eclipta prostrata, Morus alba, etc. For treating yin deficiency and fever, it is often used together with Rehmannia glutinosa, Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae, etc.

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi also has cardiovascular system effects such as strengthening the heart, dilating coronary blood vessels, dilating peripheral blood vessels; diuretic, antitussive, laxative, and antibacterial effects. Oleanolic acid has certain cardiotonic and diuretic effects; mannitol has a laxative effect; it also contains a large amount of glucose; these may be related to its strengthening effects.

Contraindications of Ligustrum lucidum: People with spleen and stomach deficiency, cold diarrhea and yang deficiency should not take it.

This article has made a detailed analysis of the effects, functions and contraindications of Ligustrum lucidum. Although taking Ligustrum lucidum has many benefits, if you are not sure about your physical condition, it is recommended that you do not take Ligustrum lucidum privately, otherwise it may not solve the problem, but make your disease symptoms more serious.