Gou Qi Zi - Chinese Wolfberry Fruit
TCM Materia Medica
Gou Qi Zi TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "gou qi zi" which in english is 
"chinese wolfberry fruit", is categorized within the "herbs that tonify blood" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the kidney, liver and lung channels and exhibits neutral (ping) and sweet (gan) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 6-18g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Nourish and tonify liver and kidney - yin and/or blood deficiency w/sore back and legs, low grade abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emission, xiao ke; neutral nature - commonly used for liver and kidney deficiency.
- Benefits the essence and brightens the eyes - essence and blood are unable to nourish eyes, dizziness, blurred vision, diminished acuity.
- Enrich yin and moisten the lungs - consumptive cough.
Gou Qi Zi may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: abdominal pain, back pain, cough, dizziness (vertigo), impotence (erectile dysfunction), leg pain and/or vision problems
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, gou qi zi is generally included in the following 10 formulas:
As noted above, gou qi zi is within the herbs that tonify blood functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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