Shan Zhu Yu

Fructus Corni

Cornus Fruit (Asiatic Dogwood)

Astringent

About this herb

A sour red fruit used to astringe Essence and support the Kidneys and Liver.

PinyinShan Zhu Yu

Chinese山茱萸

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Corni

EnglishCornus Fruit (Asiatic Dogwood)

CategoryAstringent

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