Cornus officinalis fruit

Cornus officinalis fruit

　　　Product origin: Lin'an, Hangzhou

　　Product characteristics: Taste and efficacy – sour, astringent, slightly warm.

　　Product season: Seedling trees take 7–8 years to flower and bear fruit; tree lifespan can reach around 200 years, with peak fruiting from year 20 to 180.

　　Product composition: Contains various glycosides, 16 types of amino acids, 8 types of amino acids. Also includes five types of sugars, six types of organic acids, 23 mineral elements, rich in vitamin A, C, as well as flavonoids and coumarins.

　　Product efficacy: A medicinal herb that nourishes blood and consolidates collapse, benefits liver and kidney, regulates qi, builds up weakness, improves vision, and strengthens the body. It also helps inhibit tumor cells and protect against UV damage. Recent clinical trials have found that Cornus officinalis is effective in cancer treatment, cardiovascular diseases, anti-HIV, liver and kidney support, sexually transmitted disease therapy, and immunity enhancement.

　　Product introduction: Commonly known as “medicinal jujube peel,” Cornus officinalis fruit is made by removing the pits from ripe fruits and then drying the flesh (by sun or oven). The product from towns such as Hongling, Tuankou, Shangxi, and Longjingqiao in Lin'an City is a renowned authentic medicinal material, renowned nationwide for its superior quality. Cornus officinalis fruit is a traditional and precious medicinal herb in Lin'an, with over 1,500 years of cultivation and usage history. Traditionally, it has been used as an excellent tonic for the liver and kidneys, enriching blood, improving vision, strengthening the body, and prolonging life. The “Shennong Bencao Jing” (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) classifies Cornus officinalis as a mid-grade herb, stating that “Cornus officinalis tastes sour and mild, primarily acts against pathogenic qi below the heart, dispels cold-dampness from the spleen, removes turbidity, and prolonged use lightens the body.”

　　Product history: Cornus officinalis fruit is a traditional and precious medicinal herb in Lin'an, with over 1,500 years of cultivation and usage history. Traditionally, it has been used as an excellent tonic for the liver and kidneys, enriching blood, improving vision, strengthening the body, and prolonging life. The “Shennong Bencao Jing” (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) classifies Cornus officinalis as a mid-grade herb, stating that “Cornus officinalis tastes sour and mild, primarily acts against pathogenic qi below the heart, dispels cold-dampness from the spleen, removes turbidity, and prolonged use lightens the body.” The “Compendium of Materia Medica” by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty compiled centuries of medical experience with Cornus officinalis, classifying it as a medicinal herb that nourishes blood and consolidates collapse, benefits liver and kidney, regulates qi, builds up weakness, improves vision, and strengthens the body.