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Cornelian Cherry, Shān Zhū Yú, 山茱萸, Fructus Corni Officinalis

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Health Benefits

For: Diabetes • Excessive sweating • Excessive sweating • Excessive urination • Impotence • Spermatorrhea • Uterine bleeding • Urinary incontinence

Attributes: Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antidiabetic • Antiosteoporotic • Astringent • Diurectic • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Immunomodulatory

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Constituents:

Ursolic acid • Cornin • Sweroside • Iridoids • Anthocyanins • Phenolic acids • Flavonoids • Morroniside • Tannins • Loganin • Verbenalin • Tellmagrandin • Isoterchebin • Iron • Magnesium • Aluminum • Cornusin

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Fun Facts

Other Names: Fructus Corni • Asiatic dogwood • Cornus Fruit • Cornelian Cherry Dogwood • Japanese Cornelian Cherry • Shan Yu Rou • Jiu Shan Yu • Zhen Shan Yu • Shen Shan Yu
Plant Family: Cornaceae

Out of 65 species of Cornus, only Cornus mas L. and Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc are used in traditional medicine. C. Mas has anti-cholesterol and anticoagulant properties while C. officinalis is antiosteroporotic and immunomodulatory.[ref]

Species
Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc • Cornus mas L.

Growth

Cornus officinalis is in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Cornus officinalis is not available in the wild. USDA Zones: 5-8.

World: China, Korea, Japan

Habitats: Forests, Mountains, Woodlands, Slopes

Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Stabilize and Bind

English: Cornelian Cherry Pinyin: Shan Zhu Yu Pharmaceutical: Fructus Corni Officinalis

Organs: Kidney • Liver Temperature: Slightly warm

Taste: Sour Toxicity:

Patterns: Liver deficiency • Kidney deficiency • Devastated yang • Zheng deficiency

Actions: Tonify kidney • Tonify liver • Stop bleeding • Astringe essence • Reduce urine • Regulate menses • Reduce sweating • Stop bleeding

Indications: Impotence • Spermatorrhea • Uterine bleeding • Excessive urination • Dizziness • Lower back pain • Knee pain • Excessive sweating • Excessive menstruation

Contraindications: Damp heat • Urinary tract infection • Shan Zhu Yu antagonizes Han Fang Ji, Jie Geng, Fang Feng

Typical Dosage: 6g to 12g Guidelines

Parts Used: Fruit

Other:

Combine With	Purpose
Bu Gu Zhi + Dang Gui	Kidney yang deficiency -Spermatorrhea, lower back pain, premature ejaculation [3],[21] (+ She Xiang) [17]
Bu Gu Zhi + Suo Yang + Jin Ying zi + Yin Yang Huo	Kidney yang deficiency -Spermatorrhea, impotence[3],[18]
Xu Duan + Du Zhong	Kidney yang deficiency- back pain [3],[18]
Long Gu + Zhi Fu Zi + Ren Shen	Devastated yang - excessive sweating [21]
Zhi Fu Zi + Lu Jiao Jiao (You Gui Wan)	Kidney yang deficiency [21]
Zhi Fu Zi + Lu Jiao Jiao + Rou Gui + Shu di Huang	Kidney Yang deficiency - aversion to cold, cold extremities, impotence.[3],[17]
Shu Di Huang + Shan Yao	Tonify kidney and liver. Knee and lower back pain. Dizziness and tinnitus [3],[17],[21]
Shu Di Huang + Shan Yao + Mu Dan Pi + Ze Xie + Fu Ling	Liver and Kidney yin deficiency[3],[18]
Shu Di Huang + Shan Yao + Gui Ban Jiao + Lu Jiao Jiao + Gou Qi Zi	Kidney yin deficiency: Tinnitus [3],[18]
Du Zhong + Ji Xue Teng	Kidney and liver deficiency - hypertension [21]
Yi Zhi Ren + Bai Zhu	Kidney Qi deficiency - incontinence [3],[21]
Yi Zhi Ren + Sha Yuan Zi + Fu Pen Zi	Kidney Qi deficiency - incontinence [17]
Wu Wei Zi	Liver and kidney deficiency - excessive sweating, spermatorrhea, shortness of breath [3],[21]
Wu Wei Zi + Mai Men Dong + Huang Qi + Long Gu + Mu Li	Zheng deficiency - excessive sweating[3],[18]
Ren Shen + Fu Zi	Zheng deficiency - acute blood pressure drop and excessive sweating [18]
Sang Piao Xiao + Yi Zhi Ren + Fu Pen Zi + Wu Yao + Shu di Huang + Shan Yao + Wu Wei Zi	Kidney yang deficiency - frequent urination without pain or blood [18]
Fu Pen Zi + Tu Si Zi + Jin Ying Zi + Sha Yuan Zi	Post-void dribbling after urination [3],[18]
Dang Gui + Shu Di Huang	Yin deficiency night sweats [3],[21]
Shu Di Huang + Shan Yao + Ze Xie + Fu Ling + Zhi Mu + Huang Bai	Kidney Yin deficiency and deficient fire - Undulating fever, steaming bone disorder, dizziness, night sweats, rapid pulse [17]
Bai Shao + E Jiao	Uterine bleeding (dark, viscous) [3],[21]
Hai Piao Xiao + Qian Cao Tan + Zong Lu Tan + Huang Qi + Duan Long Gu	Uterine bleeding, excessive menstruation [17]
Huang Bai + E Jiao + Charred Ai Ye	Acute uterine bleeding [18]
Hai Piao Xiao + Qian Cao + Zong Lu Tan	Uterine bleeding (light, thin) [3],[21]
Sheng Long Gu + Mu Li + Bai Shao + Ren Shen + Fu Zi	Devastated yang: cold limbs and profuse sweating [17]. (–Bai Shao) [3]
Jin Ying Zi	Spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation [3]
Du Zhong + Ji Xue Teng + Guang Fang Ji	Liver and kidney deficient hypertension [3]

Formulas with Shan Zhu Yu

Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan • Bu Shen Yi Gan Tang • Dan Gui Di Huan Yin • Di Huang Yin Zi • Diao Gan Tang • Du Qi Wan • Er Long Zuo Ci Wan • Gu Chong Tang • Jia Wei Shen Qi Wan • Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan • Liu Wei Di Huang Wan • Mai Wei Di Huang Wan • Ming Mu Di Huan Wan • Qi Ju Di Huang Wan • Shen Qi Wan • Yang Jing Zhong Yu Tang • You Gui Wan • You Gui Yin • Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan • Zan Yu Dan • Zuo Gui Yin

Variations for Shan Zhu Yu

This fruit is eaten or processed with seeds removed.

Shan Zhu Yu, Shen Shan Yu, Shan Yu Rou, Jing Yu Rou, Shan Zhu Yu Rou, untreated, dried herb.

Jiu Shan Yu, wine processed - lower back pain from kidney deficiency

Zhen Shan Yu, steamed - Impotence, premature ejaculation, uterine bleeding, excessive urination

Alert

Be cautions with all medicine.

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

Herbs: ♦Antagonizes Han Fang Ji, Jie Geng, Fang Feng ♦ Diuretic: Heal All, Bai Zhu, Huang Qi, Da Fu Pi, Ma huang, Du Zhong

Pharma Drugs:♦ Diuretic: Acetazolamide, Aldactone, Amiloride Hydrochloride, Bumex, Diuril, Diulo, Demadex, Dyrenium, Edecrin, Enduron, Hydrodiuril, Hygroton, Lasix, Lozol, Methazolamide, Mykrox, Zaroxolyn

[3],[5],[8],[17],[18],[21]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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