Shan+Zhu+Yu+(Cornus)

[[image:Shan_Zhu_Yu.jpg align="right"]]Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus)
Category: Herbs to Astringe Nature : Slightly Warm Flavors: Sour Channels: **LR, KI**

Functions: **Tonify Liver & Kidney, Astringe sweats & Essence**; **Secures Primal Qi**

Indications: 1. Dizziness, vertigo, weakness in the lumbar region & knee, & impotence due to Liver & Kidney deficiency 2. Seminal emission, incontinence of urination due to Kidney Qi deficiency **[Secures Essence, prevent loss, abandonment]** 3. Uterine bleeding, excessive menstrual flow due to Liver & Kidney deficiency 4. **Profuse sweating w/ Qi and Yang collapse**; Treatment resulting in **mistaken sweating** 5. **Benefits the Heart through Liver [Shock]**

Dosage: 5-10g.

Contra: hyperactivity of mingmen fire or dampness in lower jiao