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). 醫(yī).學全.在.線f1411.cn
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.
