Condition
Treatment Support
kidney and adrenal tonic
Application
extract in capsules, tablets, tea
Ligustrum
(Ligustrum lucidum)
Also know as Wax privet
Botanical Information
A large shrub or small tree in the Olive family with dark green glossy leaves and clusters of small creamy flowers, then small purple berries.
Working with Ligustrum
Part(s) Used
Fruit
Herb Forms
Tincture, powdered extract, bulk herb.
Ligustrum is a liver and kidney protectant used for such symptoms as low back pain, premature greying, dizziness, and tinnitus, which often signify adrenal weakness from overwork and stress. Science has supported the traditional use of ligustrum for strengthening the immune system during cancer treatment. Chinese herbalists highly value this herb and use it to nourish the liver and adrenals, for dizziness, low back pain, and palpitations.
Ligustrum has a taste of BITTER, SWEET and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Ligustrum
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
immune strengthener
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
deep immune tonic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
immune tonic
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
kidney and hormone tonic
Application
extract in capsules, tablets, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
nourishes liver and adrenals
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
deep acting immune tonic
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
kidney and hormone tonic
Application
extract, tincture, tea
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
