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The dried mature flesh of Cornus officinalis (Cornaceae). Enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Sour, astringent, and warm, it is the key herb for supplementing the Liver and Kidney, astringent-securing to stem desertion, and securing essence. A core component of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. Zhang Xichun praised its ability to rescue from desertion in critical conditions.
敛汗固脱力较强
补肝肾、固精缩尿作用增强
一般煎服6–12g；急救固脱可用20–30g
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
命门火炽、素有湿热、小便不利者忌用。
必须去核入药，果核能滑精（古训）。酸温收涩，命门火炽及湿热淋证忌用。
味酸，平。主心下邪气寒热，温中，逐寒湿痹，去三虫。久服轻身。
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title = {Shān Zhū Yú 山茱萸 (Asiatic Cornelian Cherry) — Corni Fructus},
year = {2026},
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山茱萸主含环烯醚萜苷类（马钱苷、莫诺苷）及三萜类成分，具有抗氧化、免疫调节、降血糖及肾保护作用。
Cornus fruit contains iridoid glycosides (loganin, morroniside) and triterpenoids, with antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hypoglycemic and renoprotective activities.
传统用于肝肾不足之腰膝酸软、头晕耳鸣，为六味地黄丸关键药味。
Traditionally used for Liver/Kidney vacuity with lumbar soreness and tinnitus; a key ingredient in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.
动物实验显示马钱苷可降低糖尿病大鼠肾小球硬化程度。
Animal studies show loganin reduces glomerulosclerosis in diabetic rats.
《中国药典》以马钱苷为含量测定指标，不得少于0.60%。
The Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses loganin as the marker compound, requiring not less than 0.60%.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.