Nu Zhen Zi - Privet Fruit

Nu Zhen Zi TCM Herb Classifications and Usages

The TCM herb "nu zhen zi" which in english is "privet fruit", is categorized within the "herbs that tonify yin" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the kidney and liver channels and exhibits bitter (ku), 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:

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

A single herb is not often thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. Nu Zhen Zi, however, is a strong candidate to be considered when needing to influence kidney yin deficiency and/or liver yin deficiency.

Nu Zhen Zi may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: dizziness (vertigo) and/or tinnitus

While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, nu zhen zi is generally included in the following 4 formulas: