Shan Zhu Yu
Fructus Corni Officinalis山茱萸
- Nature
- slightly Warm
- Flavours
- Sour
- Meridians
- Kidney, Liver
- Class
- Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao)Yang-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yang Yao)Yin-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yin Yao)
- Dosage
- 5–10 · 5–30 g
Actions / Functions
- Shan Zhu Yu (Sheng): this preparation favors the astringent action of the plant
- Consolidates the Kidney
- Astringent
- Contains the urine
- Consolidates Jing
- Retains perspiration
- Supplements Liver and Kidney
- Supplements the Kidney
- Nurtures the Liver