Glossy Privet Fruit and Oleanolic Acid.

Contents

• Botanical Data of Privet Fruit.
• Botanical Description of Ligustrum lucidum Ait.
• Glossy Privet Fruit Phytochemicals and Constituents.
• Common Features of Glossy Privet Fruit.
• Medicinal Uses of Privet Fruit.
• Mechanism of Action and Suggestions.
• Modern Research of Glossy Privet Fruit.
• Research update:Ligustrum lucidum Ait or Glossy Privet Fruit.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Action:To replenish the liver and kidney, improve eyesight and promote the growth of black hair,stimulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and may have beneficial effects on the liver.
Immune Systems.
Anti-Tumor.
Antioxidant effect.
Antiviral.
Hepatoprotective effects/Liver protect.
Ligustrum lucidum is a Chinese medicinal plant that is often used in combination with other herbs in botanical formulas. There are several species of Ligustrum that are thought to have different medicinal properties. Traditionally, Ligustrum lucidum is used to treat diminished eye sight, dizziness, fever, insomnia, and lower back pain. Some herbalists also use it to treat side effects caused by chemotherapy and to increase immunity in cancer patients. In vitro studies have shown that the fruits of Ligustrum lucidum have antitumor, immunostimulatory, antioxidative, antiviral, antimutagenic, and hepatoprotective properties. However, human data to substantiate these observations are lacking. There are no reports of adverse effects from the use of Ligustrum.

Properties:

Indications:Vertigo, tinnitus, weakness in the loins and knees, premature whitening of hair and impaired eyesight due to deficiency of yin of the liver and kidney. internally in the treatment of complaints associated with weak kidney and liver energy such as menopausal problems (especially premature menopause), blurred vision, cataracts, tinnitus, rheumatic pains, palpitations, backache and insomnia,respiratory tract infections, hypertension, Parkinson's disease and hepatitis.
Dosage:5-10 gm.

Safety and Toxicity:

Precaution: Incompatible with Rhizoma et Radix Veratri.

Reference:

• 1.Glossy Privet Fruit and Oleanolic Acid.

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♣ last edit date:20th,Oct.2010.