SAFE
Cornus Officinalis
Cornus officinalis (Shan Zhu Yu)
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
680
About
Contains iridoids and ursolic acid. Used as kidney and liver yin tonic and for blood sugar support.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe. No significant drug interactions documented.
🏷️ Other Names
Cornus officinalis (Shan Zhu Yu)