What are the effects and functions of homemade Cornus officinalis?

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a very profound branch of medicine. It records countless medical prescriptions and has many targeted theories for treating various diseases. Moreover, Traditional Chinese Medicine has been an important theoretical basis for people to refer to when treating diseases since ancient times. For example, Cornus officinalis is a medicine that is highly recommended by traditional Chinese medicine and belongs to the natural plant series. Let’s take a look at the effects and functions of homemade Cornus officinalis.

Cornus officinalis has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hemostatic and menstruation-strengthening effects. Functions and indications: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, astringes semen and prevents premature ejaculation. Used for vertigo, tinnitus, soreness of waist and knees, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, profuse sweating and collapse. Internal heat and thirst.

1. Used for liver and kidney deficiency, dizziness, tinnitus, and low back pain. It is used in combination with Rehmannia glutinosa, Lycium barbarum, Cuscuta australis, Eucommia ulmoides, etc.

2. Used for persistent sweating. It is often used together with Rehmannia glutinosa, Cuscuta australis, Tribulus terrestris, Psoralea corylifolia, etc.; for persistent sweating, this product has the effect of astringing sweat and can be used together with dragon bone, oyster, etc. In addition, this product can consolidate menstruation and stop bleeding, and can be used in combination with Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica sinensis, white peony root, etc.

Simple prescription :

[Spontaneous sweating and night sweats] : 9 grams each of Cornus officinalis, Saposhnikovia divaricata and Astragalus membranaceus, decocted in water and taken orally.

[Excessive sweating] : 15 grams each of Cornus officinalis and Atractylodes macrocephala, 30 grams each of Dragon Bone and Oyster, decocted in water and taken orally.

[Enuresis] : 9 grams each of Cornus officinalis, Rubus idaeus, and Poria cocos, 3 grams of Aconitum carmichaelii, and 12 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, decocted in water and taken orally.

[Frequent urinary incontinence in the elderly] : 9g of Cornus officinalis, 6g of Schisandra chinensis, 6g of Alpinia oxyphylla, decocted in water and taken orally.

Pharmacological research effects of Cornus officinalis :

1. Effects on the cardiovascular system

Cornus officinalis has a cardiotonic effect. Cornus officinalis injection can counteract late-stage hemorrhagic shock in rabbits and rats, increase the blood pressure of shocked animals, increase renal blood flow, and prolong the survival time of animals.

2. Impact on the immune system

Different components of Cornus officinalis have different effects on the immune system. The decoction can reduce the phagocytic function of the reticuloendothelial system, inhibit the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction caused by SRBCDNCB (2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene), and inhibit the activation of T lymphocytes.

3. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

Cornus officinalis has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus epidermidis; it also has inhibitory effects on enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella dysenteriae, etc.

4. Anti-stress, anti-oxidation, and lowering blood lipids

Cornus officinalis can enhance the body's anti-stress ability, improve mice's tolerance to hypoxia and fatigue, and enhance memory. Cornus officinalis can increase the activity of SOD in red blood cells and fight against lipid peroxidation. Its alcohol extract also has the effect of lowering blood lipids, reducing serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and resisting arteriosclerosis.