Semen Cuscutae Extract supplementation for targeted health support.
The seeds of Cuscuta chinensis, a parasitic vine. Called dodder seed in English. A major kidney yang tonic in TCM.
TCM pattern with symptoms like cold extremities, low libido, weak knees/lower back, frequent pale urination, and fatigue. Tu Si Zi tonifies this pattern.
Possibly. Contains flavonoids that may have weak estrogenic activity. Animal studies suggest effects on reproductive hormones. Human data is limited.
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Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
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Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
Yes. Traditional use includes female fertility and threatened miscarriage. Not gender-specific. Appropriate for kidney yang deficiency in anyone.
TCM theory links kidney essence to eye nourishment through the liver. Tu Si Zi's kidney tonification indirectly supports vision. Used for blurred vision and floaters.
Cuscuta is the genus. Several species exist. Tu Si Zi is specifically C. chinensis. Other Cuscuta species may have different properties.
Most research uses 10.0g daily. Below 5.0g, you're probably wasting money. Above 15.0g, no extra benefit. The curve plateaus. Safe upper limit ~ 20.0g.
Semen Cuscutae Extract has emerging evidence.
Seeds of Cuscuta chinensis, a parasitic vine that grows on various host plants in China and East Asia. The vine has no roots or leaves, obtaining nutrients from hosts.
Semen Cuscutae Extract interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
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