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Nan Zhu Zi

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Nan Zhu Zi: tonify the kidney, secure essence and strengthen the tendons and bones.

Nan Zhu Zi
Nan Zhu Zi — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

南烛子

Name

Nan Zhu Zi (Asiatic Bilberry)

The Effect of Nan Zhu Zi

Property

Sour, sweet, neutral; liver, kidney and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify the kidney, secure essence and strengthen the tendons and bones.

Indications

Lassitude, sores and weakness of waist and knees, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or made into pills.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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