Giant Dogwood
Cornus Controversa
Deng Tai Shu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Bark or root cortex, leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and calm liver, disperse swelling and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Headache, dizziness, swelling pain in throat, aching pain in joints, painful swelling from knocks and falls.