What are the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum

There are many names for the fruit of Ligustrum lucidum, such as holly seed and ash seed, etc. The length of this fruit is generally between six and eight millimeters, and the color is black purple or gray black. It is planted in Henan and Shaanxi regions of my country. Ligustrum lucidum can treat a variety of diseases, such as dizziness and vertigo, spermatorrhea and tinnitus, etc. So what are the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum?

First, what are the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum? Ligustrum lucidum is mainly used to treat: dizziness; soreness of waist and knees; spermatorrhea; tinnitus; premature graying of hair; bone steaming and hot flashes; blurred vision. Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can nourish the liver and kidney yin, blacken the beard and improve eyesight. Modern medical research believes that Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can inhibit the effects of Helicobacter pylori and can treat stomach diseases. It also has the function of inhibiting abnormal purine metabolism and is used to treat gout and hyperuricemia. It is used for liver and kidney yin deficiency, low back pain, tinnitus, premature graying of hair; blurred vision; yin deficiency fever, stomach disease, gout and hyperuricemia.

Second, the effects of Ligustrum lucidum: replenishing liver and kidney yin, blackening the beard and improving eyesight. Modern medical research believes that Ligustrum lucidum can inhibit the effects of Helicobacter pylori and can treat stomach problems. It also has the effect of inhibiting abnormal purine metabolism and is used to treat gout and hyperuricemia. Fructus Ligustri Lucidi can also be used for liver and kidney yin deficiency, low back pain, tinnitus, premature graying of hair, blurred vision, yin deficiency fever, stomach problems, gout and hyperuricemia.

Third, Ligustrum lucidum can lower blood lipids and resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, resist liver damage, cancer, and mutation; it is used for blurred vision, decreased vision, premature graying of hair, low back pain, tinnitus, and fever due to liver and kidney yin deficiency. This product can replenish the liver and kidney yin, but the medicinal effect is mild and must be taken slowly. For treating blurry and blurry eyes, it is often used together with Rehmannia glutinosa, Cuscuta australis, Lycium barbarum, etc. For treating premature graying of hair and beard, it is often used together with Eclipta prostrata, Morus alba, etc. For treating yin deficiency and fever, it is often used together with Rehmannia glutinosa, Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae, etc.

What are the effects and functions of Ligustrum lucidum? Ligustrum lucidum also has cardiovascular system effects such as strengthening the heart, dilating coronary blood vessels, dilating peripheral blood vessels; diuretic, antitussive, laxative, antibacterial and other effects. Oleanolic acid has certain cardiotonic and diuretic effects; mannitol has a laxative effect; it also contains a large amount of glucose; these may be related to its strengthening effects.