Dodder Seed 菟丝子

Cuscuta chinensis

Dodder Seed is classified as neutral in nature and sweet in flavour, entering the Liver, Kidney, Spleen meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that tonifies kidney yang, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes lower back pain.

Reference articles

• Overview

  Dodder Seed (菟丝子) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  Dodder Seed: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  Dodder Seed: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  Dodder Seed: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  Dodder Seed: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  Dodder Seed: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  Dodder Seed: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  Dodder Seed: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  Dodder Seed: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  Dodder Seed — Frequently Asked Questions