What are the best combinations and contraindications of Cornus officinalis?

There is no “best match for Cornus officinalis”. Cornus officinalis can be combined with Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata and Cinnamon. Contraindications: Not suitable for those who have a history of dampness-heat that leads to urinary dribbling. Cornus officinalis enters the liver and kidney meridians and has the effect of tonifying the liver and kidney. It is often used in combination with Chinese yam, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata and Poria for the treatment of dizziness and tinnitus, lumbar and knee soreness and weakness (a feeling of soreness and weakness in the lumbar and knees) associated with yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys (deficiency of yin fluid in the liver and kidneys). If combined with Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata and Cinnamomum Cassiae, it can be used to treat cold pain in the lower back and knees of Kidney-Yang insufficiency (lack of yang energy in the kidneys), or impotence and premature ejaculation. Cornus officinalis has the efficacy of astringency (astringent consolidation), and can be used in combination with Jinchuazi, Gorgon fruit, etc. for the treatment of spermatorrhea and semen leakage in kidney deficiency (deficiency of the kidneys, the kidneys are unable to hide the spermatozoa). If paired with yizi ren and yam, it can be used for the treatment of dysuria and dyspareunia associated with loss of bladder contraction. The adverse effects of Cornus officinalis are not known. The drug must be used under medical supervision, do not blindly self-medicate.