cornus / dogwood fruit
山茱萸shān zhū yú · Cornus officinalis
Category
astringents (stabilize & bind)
Nature
warm
Taste
sour, astringent
Meridians
Liver, Kidney
Dosage
6–12 g
in broth
Functions
tonifies the liver and kidneys consolidates qi, astringes (sweat, semen, urine)
Indications
weakness in the lower back and knees, ringing in the ears urinary incontinence, frequent urination heavy menstrual bleeding, profuse sweating
Contraindications
damp-heat, dysuria
Notes
A sour, astringent fruit: it tonifies the liver and kidneys and “stops” leakage (sweat, semen, urine); it is an ingredient in Liuwei Dihuang Wan. Family: Dogwood Family (Cornaceae) Part used: fruit (pitted) Active constituents: iridoids (morroniside), organic acids
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.