About Cuscuta chinensis seed
TCM 'kidney/liver-tonifying' seed (Tu Si Zi), used traditionally for reproductive and vitality support, generally in formulas. Contains flavonoids (e.g. hyperoside, quercetin) with preclinical activity; no credible human clinical trials of isolated use.
What Cuscuta chinensis seed supports
- Traditional reproductive/kidney tonic seed; preclinical only
How much Cuscuta chinensis seed to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
100–1000
mg
No established therapeutic dose; nominal range for a TCM blend component.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Traditional/preclinical only.