About Chinese Dodder
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 Chinese Dodder supports
- Traditional reproductive/kidney tonic seed; preclinical only
How much Chinese Dodder 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.