Lycii Root (Di Gu Pi)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Lycii Root (Di Gu Pi)

Lycii root does not have the same healing power as lycii berries. Lycii root or Guji root can help with high blood pressure, hypertension, and malaria. It also helps with night sweats, coughing and wheezing, plus, helps slow bloody noses or vomiting blood. It can also help with toothaches.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Clear deficiency heat, clear lung fire, cool blood.

Latin Name:
Lycium chinense

Chinese Name:
Di Gu Pi

Common Names:
Lycium Root Bark, Wolfberry Rootbark, Chinese boxthorn, Chinese matrimony-vine, Chinese teaplant, Chinese wolfberry, wolfberry, Chinese desert-thorn

Parts Used:
Root Bark

Properties:
Light smell, slightly sweet with bitter after-taste

Cautions:
None at this time.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.