Dogwood fruit

Cornus (fruit)

Category

Stabilize and Bind

Chinese

Shan Zhu Yu

Latin

Cornus Fructus

Meridians

Kidney, Liver

Taste

Sour

Temperature

Slightly warm

Functions

1. Stabilizes Kidneys and secures essence
   
2. Stops excessive sweating and supports that which has collapsed
3. Tonify and augment the Liver and Kidneys
4. Stabilize the menses and stops bleeding

Contraindications

• Urinary pain and difficulty
  
• Damp-heat
• Antagonizes Jie Geng, Fang Feng, and Han Fang Ji

Dosage

6-12g