Single Herbs

Category	Shou Se Yao 收澀藥
Sub Category
Name	Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Cornus
Grown	South and central China.
Source	Dried, ripe fruit of Cornus officinals Sieb. et Zucc.
Ingredients	Morroniside, Loganin, Sweroside, Iridoid glycosides, Tannins, Isoterchebin, Tellimagrandin, Cornusiin, Urosolie acid, Tartarie acid
Pharma Effect	1) The herbal decoction showed effects of antihistamine, acetylcholine resisting and barium chloride resisting in mice's intestines. It also had an inhibiting effect on motor center of rabbits' intestines. 2) Oral ingestion of the herbal extract has an an
Properties	Sour, astringent, slightly warm
Channels	Liver, kidneys
Function	Nourishes blood, strengthens body, tones liver and kidneys, retains essence, stops sweating and improves vision.
Clinic Usage	For excessive menstruation, night sweats, tinnitus, soreness in the lower back and knees, nocturnal emission and excessive and frequent urination.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of strong kidney fire signs, strong yang signs, damp-heat signs or stranguria.
Dosage	6~12g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from mold and worm infestation.