Shan Zhu Yu (Jiu Zhi)
Fructus Corni Officinalis山茱萸
- Nature
- Astringent, Neutral
- Flavours
- Sour
- Meridians
- Kidney, Liver
- Class
- Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao)Yang-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yang Yao)Yin-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yin Yao)
- Dosage
- 5–30 · 5–10 g
Actions / Functions
- Shan Zhu Yu (Jiu): this preparation reinforces Liver and Kidney-supplementation action and the clearing of the Luo Channels
- Supplements Liver and Kidney
- Supplements the Kidney
- Nurtures the Liver
- Unblocks (liberates) the Luo Channels
- Consolidates the Kidney
- Consolidates Jing
- Contains the urine
- Astringent
- Retains perspiration