Chinese Herbalism
Shan Zhu Yu
Cornus officinalis
Also known as Asiatic Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry, Japanese Cornel.
Shan Zhu Yu acts primarily as: Astringent, Tonic (Liver/Kidney), Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Immunomodulatory, Nephroprotective. Secondary actions include Tonify Liver and Kidney, Stabilize and bind, Secure essence, Stop excessive sweating, Astringent.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Liver and Kidney deficiency
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Tinnitus
- Sore weak low back and knees
- Spermatorrhea and nocturnal emission
- Frequent urination and incontinence
- Excessive uterine bleeding and prolonged menstruation
- Spontaneous and night sweats
- Collapse with profuse sweating
- Diabetes-related thirst
- Premature ejaculation
Safety
The record lists 5 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried fruit decoction | Dried fruit decoction: 6-12 g/day (up to 30 g for profuse sweating/collapse) | 6000-12000 mg |
| Tincture (1:5) | Tincture (1:5): 2-4 ml three times daily | 2-4 mL |
| Powder/capsule | Powder/capsule: 1-3 g/day | 1000-3000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Shan Zhu Yu acts primarily as: Astringent, Tonic (Liver/Kidney), Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Immunomodulatory, Nephroprotective. Secondary actions include Tonify Liver and Kidney, Stabilize and bind, Secure essence, Stop excessive sweating, Astringent.
indications. Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally indicated for: Liver and Kidney deficiency, Dizziness and vertigo, Tinnitus, Sore weak low back and knees, Spermatorrhea and nocturnal emission, Frequent urination and incontinence, Excessive uterine bleeding and prolonged menstruation, Spontaneous and night sweats, Collapse with profuse sweating, Diabetes-related thirst, Premature ejaculation.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Shan Zhu Yu: Dried fruit decoction: 6-12 g/day (up to 30 g for profuse sweating/collapse); Tincture (1:5): 2-4 ml three times daily; Powder/capsule: 1-3 g/day
safety-cautions. Shan Zhu Yu - Contraindications: Damp-heat with painful difficult urination, Acute urinary tract infection, Constraint with heat signs, Caution in those with strong interior heat, Generally well tolerated | Side effects: Rare GI upset, Well tolerated at usual doses.
In formulas
Shan Zhu Yu stands in 72 documented formulas in the library, among them shêng xiàn tâng, liù wèi dì huáng wán, dàng guì dì huáng yin, bà wèi dì huáng wán, ming mù dì huáng wán, zúo gui wán.
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