Lycium barbarum
Medicinal Use:
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Weak eyesight / eye diseases / macular degeneration / Amaurosis (partial blindness)
Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimer’s / Amnesia
Convalescence
Cough
Anemia
Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction
Tinnitus
Blood / Liver / Kidney Tonic
High blood pressure
Poor circulation
Contraindications:
Spleen deficiency
Pregnancy / lactating
Allergies: pollen / tomatoes / nuts / peaches
Weak digestive system
Low blood pressure
Warning:
Do not overdose, can cause diarrhea and skin irritation
Best ingested in the morning as it can disturb sleep patterns taken at night
May cause high blood pressure in high doses
Dosage is important
Interactions:
Anti-coagulant’s, anti-blood clotting, aspirin, warfarin etc.
Medications that change in the liver: e.g.: Warfarin, Valium, Voltaren etc.
High blood pressure meds
