Cornus officinalis is a small deciduous tree growing to 10m high, often wider than it is tall when mature, with a trunk diameter of up to 30cm .
The leaves are opposite, simple, oval with acute tips, 6-13cm long and4-6 cm broad, with an apparently entire margin; they turn a rich red-brown in fall.
The fruit is a cluster of two to ten drupes, each 10-15mm long and about 8 mm wide, which ripen in the late summer and the early fall to a bright red. They are an important food source for dozens of species of birds, which then distribute the seeds.
1. Improve the cardiovascular system
Cornus officinalis extract powder can improve heart function, increased myocardial contractility and cardiac output, and improve the efficiency of the heart work.
2. Impact on the immune system
Cornus officinalis extract powder different components of the immune system, the decoction reduces the phagocytic function of the reticuloendothelial system, due to inhibition of SRBC or DNCB (2,4 - Dinitro chlorobenzene) delayed-type hypersensitivity, inhibition of T lymphocyte activation.
3. Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
Cornus officinalis extract powder can reduce inflammatory exudation and tissue edema and granulation tissue formation, cornus extract has strong inhibition on Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella.
4. Anti-stress, anti-oxidation, lipid-lowering
Cornus officinalis extract power can enhance the body's resistance to stress, improve hypoxia tolerance, resistance to fatigue, and enhance memory. Cornus extract also can reduce serum triglycerides, cholesterol content, anti-atherosclerosis.
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