Shan Zhu Yu （山茱萸）

Fructus Corni, Dogwood Fruit, Cornelian Cherry Fruit, Cornus

Price range: $4.95 through $26.95

Shan Zhu Yu has been used to treat tinnitus, sexual impotence, excessive menstruation, urinary incontinence, leukorrhea, dizziness, spermatorrhea, and night sweats.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

6-12g

Actions

Stabilizes the Kidneys

Detoxifies or Astringes the Jing and Fluids

Stops Sweating

Stabilizes Excessive Menstruation

Strengthens Liver and Kidney Yin

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.