PRODUCT INFORMATION

Common Name: Glossy Privet
Botanical Name: Ligustrum lucidum, Nu-Zhen-Zi
Part Used: Fruit
Ratio: 1:1

Glossy privet is mainly used to treat age related symptoms such as blurred vision, tinnitus, rheumatic pains, palpitations, backache, insomnia, kidney stones, osteoporosis, tinnitus and premature greying of hair.

Osteoporosis - Ying Lyu et al. observed that Ligustrum lucidum ethanol significantly increased bone mineral density and exerted beneficial improvement of bone mechanical properties in a dose-dependent manner by increasing Ca absorption and Ca retention. Reference link

Oleanolic acid is the major pharmacologically active component.

1ml + 1000mg of dry herb

Adult Dose: 2ml once to three times daily.

We will automatically send a 'Duty of Care' form for you to fill out.

So that we can ensure no herb/medication interactions.

Use in Pregnancy: Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy is lacking.  So we recommend NOT to use during pregnancy or breast feeding.

Please feel free to contact our naturopath if you have any questions at [email protected]