Cornus (shanzhuyu or shanyurou) is frequently used in Chinese herbal medicine as a tonic and astringent, mainly in formulas that nourish the liver and kidney. Perhaps the best known application of cornus is in Rehmannia Six Formula (Liuwei Dihuang Wan) and its many modifications.
The dried fruit is said to replenish the liver and kidney (referring to the yin essence) and restrain loss of essence. Indications for its use are internal wind syndromes associated with deficiency of liver, …

Selenium is an essential macronutrient, and is considered to be an antioxidant. High levels of selenium have been inversely associated with risk of developing several cancers, including bladder, prostate and thryroid.
High selenium intake could have a beneficial effect on bladder cancer risk, according new research.
A significant protective effect for selenium was seen mainly among women. The researchers suggest this may result from gender-specific differences in selenium accumulation and excretion.
The researchers suggest further research is needed in to the relationship between selenium and bladder cancer, …