Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Ligustrum berry
For the body system: Eyes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chinese Ligustrum (Ligustrum lucidum), also known as Nu Zhen Zi, has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. In TCM, it is commonly prescribed to "nourish the liver and kidneys" and is believed to improve vision and support eye health. The association with eye health comes from the TCM doctrine that links the liver to the eyes, suggesting that nourishing liver function can benefit vision. Classical texts and herbal compendiums, such as the Chinese Materia Medica, cite Ligustrum berries as a remedy for blurred vision, dizziness, and other symptoms that TCM attributes to liver and kidney deficiency.

However, scientific studies specifically validating Ligustrum lucidum for eye health in humans are lacking. While some laboratory research has explored antioxidant and immune-modulating properties of Ligustrum extracts, these studies do not directly address eye health or vision. The use of Ligustrum for supporting the eyes is therefore primarily justified by historical and traditional practice, rather than by clinical research or modern scientific evidence. Overall, the evidence supporting its use for the eyes is traditional, with a low scientific rating due to the absence of rigorous studies directly linking it to improved eye health.

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Other body systems supported by Chinese Ligustrum berry

Adrenal Glands
Blood
Eyes
Immune System
Kidneys
Liver
Lymphatics
Skin

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