Cuscuta Semen, Dodder seed, Tu Si Zi 菟丝子 Tu Si Zi (TCM) Kasoos (Unani)Sbrul zhags སྦྲུལ་ཞགས (Tibet) Left: Dodder, Cuscuta ; Right: Dodder of Thyme, EpithymumKreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586 E. europeaBritish Phaenogamous Botany, Baxter, 1834 C. vulgaris (syn. C. epilinum)Flora von Deutschland (16), Kohler, 1884 Botanical name: Cuscuta spp.European is supplied by C. europea, C. epithymum (syn. C. minor), C. vulgarisGreater or Lesser types, as well as White and Red types were recognised.It is a parasitic herb on Hops, Nettle and Flax, among others. That of Thyme was regarded as best and was called Epithymum. Schroder said the whole herb in flower was used, chiefly that from Flax.The Chinese Dodder is C. chinensis (and others) Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Neutral, Pungent and Sweet Classification: N. Tonify Yang Uses: Tonifies Yin and Yang, Secures the Essence: (TCM, Tibet) Impotence, Nocturnal Emission, Premature Ejaculation (TCM)Lower Back and Knee Pain (TCM, Tibet)Urinary frequency, Vaginal Discharge (TCM, Tibet)‘Reinforces the Jing (Essence]’ (Ben Cao Gang Mu)‘Long term use gives a lustrous complexion and rejuvenates the body’. (wine-prepared seed, Su Song) Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, Settles Wind: (TCM, Tibet) ‘Tones the Liver invaded by pathogenic Wind when it is in a deficient condition’. (Ben Cao…

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