Cornus
(Cornus officinalis)
Botanical Information
Medium-sized tree or shrub with elliptical leaves with prominent veins. The red berries are used for food and medicine.
Working with Cornus
Part(s) Used
Fruit
Herb Forms
Bulk herb.
Affects
Cornus is used to strengthen the kidneys and for symptoms such as incontinence, copious urination, impotence, and excessive sweating. The herb is also added to formulas for adrenal weakness with fatigue accompanied by such symptoms as night sweats, chronic lower back pain, ringing in the ears, and chronic infections.
Cornus has a taste of SOUR and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Contraindicated in people with painful or difficult urination.
