Condition
Treatment Support
tonifying bladder astringent
Application
tea, tincture, capsule
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.
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.
Conditions treated with Cornus
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
kidney/bladder tonic
Application
tea, capsules, tablets
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The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
