What is Dodder Seed Powder(Tu Si Zi)?

Dodder seed powder is a genus of about 145 leafless, twining, and parasitic plants in the morning glory family. They are widely distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world. Many species are introduced into new areas along with their host plants and are considered invasive species.

Dodder seed powder does not contain chlorophyll, but absorbs food through suckers; these are root-like organs that can penetrate the tissues of the host plant and possibly kill it. The slender, rope-like stems of dodder may be yellow, orange, pink, or brown. The flowers of Cuscuta are nodular and consist of small yellow or white bell-shaped lobed corollas. Its leaves shrunk to tiny scales.

Dodder Seed Powder of Efficacy and Benefits

1. The impact on fertility. Experiments show that its flavonoids have estrogen-like effects. In addition, it seems to have a protective effect on human sperm.

2. The effect on bones and cartilage. Studies have found that it can increase bone density and promote hyaline cartilage repair.

3. The impact on cancer. Studies have found that it has the ability to inhibit certain cancer cells, thereby reducing the incidence of cancer;

4. The effect on blood pressure and blood sugar. After giving its polysaccharides to diabetic mouse models by gavage, the improvement includes significantly lowering blood sugar levels, increasing body weight and increasing glycogen content;

5. Anti-aging and anti-oxidant effects. Studies have shown that its polysaccharides also have the effects of delaying aging and protecting brain tissue;

6. The impact on immunity. Experiments have shown that appropriate amount of dodder seeds can increase the wet weight of the thymus and immune organs and the spleen, thereby enhancing the phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophages, promoting the proliferation of splenic lymphocytes, and inducing the production of interleukins;

7. The effect on the eyes. It can reduce the degree of lens opacity, delay and treat galactose cataract;

8. Other influences. It has the functions of enhancing resistance to cerebral ischemia, replenishing heart and blood, replenishing kidney, replenishing deficiency, bodybuilding, reducing urine output, and urination frequency.