- Chinese Name Tu Si Zi 菟丝子
- Latin Name Cuscuta chinensis Lam.
- Other Names Semen Cuscutae, Chinese Dodder Seeds
- Used Part Seed
- Specification Powdered Extract
Cuscuta Seed Extract Powder
Description
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cuscuta Seed (Cuscuta chinensis) is known for powerful effects on the male constitution.
It is widely used to remedy sexual problems like impotency, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, and low sperm count. It helps nourishing the kidneys and boosting energy levels.
Cuscuta seed, also known as Dodder seed or Tu Si Zi in mandarin, has long been considered a fabulous mild tonic used in Chinese herbal remedies. Just as its name implies, it comes from a parasitic plant that only survives by absorbing the essence from its host. Since ancient herbalists found no root from dodder, they thought it had some kind of magic power. It may be for this reason that it was listed as one of the superior herbs in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic.”
Being an excellent tonic for kidney, liver, and spleen, traditionally dodder seeds, alone or in combination with other ingredients, can assist the treatment of various diseases, in particular impotence, nocturnal emission, alopecia areata, habitual abortion, visual deterioration, frequent urination, melasma, lower back pain caused by kidney deficiency, chyluria, infertility, fetal irritability, and more. It also has a long history of use as a longevity herb.
