Lyonia, Li Mu 悷木 Tibetan LyoniaLi Mu, Nan Zhu (TCM) LyoniaBen Cao Tu Pu, 1644 (Welcome) Lyonia ovalifolia(Photo by Krish Dulal) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Lyonia spp. L. ovalifolia (syn. Pieris ovalifolia, Andromeda ovalifolia, Xolisma ovalifolia) L.  ovalifolia var. elliptica Parts used: Leafy twigs and fruit Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Sweet Classification: Uses: 1. Moves the Blood, Eases Pain:-Trauma, Bruising-Fractures2. Clears Wind, Resists Toxin:-Sores, Skin conditions-Anti-viral effects have been shown3. Warms & Strengthens the Spleen and Kidney:-strengthens tendons and joints: lower back and leg pain and weakness-soreness and numbness of the whole body-Wasting and Weakness-benefits Yang-Spleen deficient Diarrhea-several components have shown anti-Diabetic activity4. Externally:-leaf juice or tincture is applied to Sores, Skin conditions including Scabies, Ringworm (TCM, Ayurveda, Nepal)-leaf juice is applied to Scabies in Nepal-leaf paste applied to Wounds-Seed paste is applied to Wounds and Boils (India)-leaves are insecticidal Dose: 1. There is a great variation in dosage range given by Chinese sources. Some sources have listed doses of 1–2 oz. for the leaf and 2–4 oz. for the root. This may refer to the fresh product. However, we have gone with more conservative doses of 1–3 qian (3–9 grams).2. To strengthen the Kidneys and benefit the lower back,…

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