Ligustrum lucidum
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Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet, Chinese Privet or Broad-leaf Privet)[1] is a species of privet native to the southern half of China and is classed as an noxious weed in New South Wales, Australia where it was introduced.[1]
It is the largest species in the genus, growing as a tree up to 25 m tall. The leaves are opposite, glossy dark green, 6-17 cm long and 3-8 cm broad.
The plant is often used as an ornamental tree, sometimes as a cultivar.
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Ligustrum lucidum flowers -
Ligustrum lucidum berries
Ethnomedical Uses
- Known as Nu Zhen Zi in Chinese, Ligustrum lucidum is also known to the West as the "Wax Tree Privet".
- The berries are used in traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of "sexual weakness", tinnitus (ringing in the ears), as well as for general fatigue.
- It is also used as increase the yin of the body.
References
Notes
- ^ a b Weed profile: Privet, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
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