Chinese dodder seed
Ingredient Profile
| Chinese Name | 菟丝子（炒） |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | Tu Si Zi |
| Latin Name | Cuscutae Semen |
Traditional Function
Stir-fried Chinese Dodder Seed is traditionally sweet and warm. It is used to tonify the Kidney, secure essence, nourish the Liver, and support visual or reproductive deficiency patterns. Stir-frying is part of the medicinal identity and may alter its chemical profile.