Efficacy and Effects of Lycii Cortex
Disease description:
I am 46 years old this year, and my high blood sugar has remained persistently elevated despite trying numerous approaches. I’ve heard that *Lycii Cortex* (Chinese wolfberry root bark) is quite effective. Could you please tell me what its pharmacological effects and clinical applications are?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Hui
Hello,
Lycii Cortex (the root bark of *Lycium chinense* or *Lycium barbarum*) is indeed effective in lowering blood glucose levels. In addition, it offers the following pharmacological effects and therapeutic actions:
1. It exerts a significant antihypertensive effect, which may be accompanied by bradycardia (slowed heart rate) and tachypnea (increased respiratory rate).
2. It possesses marked antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties.
3. Being cold in nature, it clears heat from the lungs, effectively eliminating excess heat or “fire” residing in the lung system.
4. It is used to treat bleeding disorders caused by blood-heat.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
