500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta/Dodder Seed) is a TCM herb used to tonify kidney yang and benefit yin. It is traditionally used for issues related to kidney deficiency, such as impotence and premature ejaculation, and for eye conditions attributed to liver and kidney yin deficiency.
Dodder seed contains various compounds that may interact with the endocrine system. It is thought to influence hormone production and receptor sensitivity, potentially affecting testosterone and estrogen levels. Its action is dose-dependent and typically requires consistent use over several weeks to observe hormonal shifts.
Adults looking to address hormonal imbalance, low libido, irregular cycles. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for hormonal balance
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Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta/Dodder Seed) is a hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Dodder seed for kidney, eyes and fertility. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta/Dodder Seed) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the endocrine system, thyroid, reproductive system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-12 weeks for hormonal shifts. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta/Dodder Seed) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Dodder seed for kidney, eyes and fertility. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-12 weeks for hormonal shifts, and individual response varies.
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Adults looking to address hormonal imbalance, low libido, irregular cycles. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Hormonal Health category, Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta/Dodder Seed) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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