Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Ligustrum
© Steven FosterHow It Works
The major constituent in ligustrum is ligustrin (oleanolic acid). Preliminary studies, mostly conducted in China, suggest that ligustrum stimulates the immune system, decreases inflammation, and protects the liver.3 Ligustrum is often combined with astragalus in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although used for long-term support of the immune system in people with depressed immune function or cancer, more research is needed to demonstrate the optimal length of time to use ligustrum.
How to Use It
Powdered, encapsulated berries, 13 teaspoons (515 grams) per day, are sometimes recommended.4 A similar amount of berries can be made into tea by adding 1/21 teaspoon (25 grams) of powdered or crushed berries to 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water and steeping for ten to fifteen minutes. Alternatively, 3/41 teaspoon (35 ml) of tincture three times per day can be taken.
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