Cornus ( 山茱萸 ) ...Chinese Herb...

Latin Plant Name

Corni Officinalis

Pinyin Mandarin Name

Shan Zhu Yu

Common English Name

Comus

Part of Plant Used

Root

Nature

Slightly warm

Taste

Sour

Meridians Entered

Kidneys, Lungs, Liver

Common Usages

This herb is used in formulas to treat copious sweating, leaking urine and sperm, pain in the lower back and knees, dizziness, poor hearing, ringing in the ears, prolonged menstruation, and in extreme cases, shock (TCM: "leaking" Essence).

Traditional Usages and Functions

Stabilizes Kidneys and Liver, and contains Essence; stabilizes menses and stops bleeding; stops excessive sweating and supports that which has collapsed.

Common Formulas Used In

Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, and Rehmannia; Eight Immortal Long Life Pill; Rehmannia and Dogwood Fruit; Rehmannia and Magnetitum; Rehmannia Eight; Rehmannia Six.

Processing Required

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Remarks

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Cautions in Use

Do not use this herb when there is painful or difficult urination, or if there are heat and dampness symptoms.

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