- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- East China
Asia · Herb · № 643
Rubus chingii
Herb · Asia
Chinese raspberry (fu pen zi)
Rubus chingii
Traditionally attributed effects: strengthens kidneys and liver; for poor vision, frequent urination and impotence.
Safety notes
Generally safe as a food ingredient. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Dried unripe fruits in soup or decoction.
Use in traditions
A kidney tonic in Chinese medicine.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Chinese food therapy
Attributed effects
Strengthens kidneys and liver; combined with privet and goji traditionally used for menstrual complaints, for fertility and for male vitality.
Chinese materia medica
- Nature and taste
- sweet, astringent, slightly warm
- Meridians
- kidney, liver
Attributed effects
Fu pen zi strengthens the kidneys and retains essence in seminal emission, premature ejaculation, bedwetting and frequent urination from kidney deficiency, and helps with poorer eyesight, a painful lower back and impotence from liver and kidney deficiency.
Preparation and amount
Traditional dosage: 6–12 g a day, usually in a decoction.
Combinations
- With schisandra, goji, cuscuta and plantain seed for impotence and a low sperm count
- With du zhong and xu duan for lower back pain
- Ways to prepare herbs
- DecoctionPowder and kitchen