Cornus, Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Asciatica Cornelian CherryShan Zhu Yu (TCM) Addisonia, 1918 Cornus officinalis(Photo by Alpsdake) (Wikimedia) Cornus Shan Zhu Yu fruit(Adam, 2017) Botanical name: Cornus officinalisThe fruit of the Western Cornelian Cherry, C. mas, has been used similarly. It was listed as a astringent by Dioscorides for Diarrhea and Dysentery. In addition, the Flora of China states that C. mas is grown medicinally in China. Parts used: Fruit Temperature & Taste: Slightly Warm, dry. Sour Classifications: 2O. ASTRINGENTSTCM:R. Astringents Uses: 1. Stabilises the Kidneys, Astringes the Essence:-Frequent Urination, Incontinence-Spermatorrhea, Premature Ejaculation, Leukorrhea-Lower Back pain from Kidney weakness-excess Sweating from Kidney or Yin deficiency-‘arthralgia due to invading pathogenic Cold and Humidity’ (Shen Nong Ben Cao)2. Astringes to Stop Sweating:-excess Sweating from Qi or Yang deficiency3. Tonifies Liver and Kidneys:-secures Liver Yin to stop formation of Internal (Liver) Wind-light-headedness, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus-weakness of the Lower Back and Knees-Impotence-tonifies Yang, supports the Yin and astringes the Essence.-‘reinforces Kidney qi, enhancing male sexuality, hardens the ejaculation and fills in the marrow and essence’. (Zhen Quan)-‘Long-term use brightens the eye, reinforces physical strength and enables one to enjoy a long life.’ (Ming Yi Bie Lu)4. Stabilises Menstruation, Stops Bleeding:-prolonged or excessive Menstruation…

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