| Part used |
Fruit and Seed |
| Use |
2tsp in 10 oz water decoct 10 mins, steep 30 mins |
| Benefits |
- Calms shen
- Hepaprotective – helps regenerate hepatocytes and increases hepatic glutathione
- Adaptogen with dual effect on the nervous system
- stimulating to enhance reflexes, work performance and mental activity
- calming, reducing stress and anxiety and preventing stress induced immune depletion
- Enhances endocrine and endocrine-mediated immune functions that are affected by stress, anxiety, anger, depression and fear
- Amphoteric (normalizing) effect on blood sugar
|
| Dangers |
- Should not be taken with acute viral or bacterial infections (eg colds, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia)
|
Adapted from:
Winston, D. & Maimes, S. (2007). Adaptogens: Herbs for strength, stamina and stress releif. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press
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