Asiatic Cornelian Cherry Fruit
Corni Fructus, Fructus Corni
Shan Zhu Yu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; astringent; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To replenish the liver and kidney, restrain seminal discharge and relieve collapse.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dizziness and tinnitus, aching in lumbus and knees, impotence and emission, enuresis and frequent urination, flooding and spotting with vaginal discharge, vacuity and profuse sweating, vacuity desertion due to great sweating, diabetes mellitus due to internal heat, dysmenorrhea.