Corni -

is the dried ripe fruit of Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc. It has been used in Asian herbal medicine for over 2,000 years to treat various ailments.

: The female scale is 3–12 mm long, often appearing as a brown, humpbacked shell on twigs. is the dried ripe fruit of Cornus officinalis Sieb

This is a soft scale insect that is a major pest for tree fruits, specifically stone fruits and many ornamental plants. : The female scale is 3–12 mm long,

: The nymphs produce honeydew , which leads to the growth of sooty fungus on fruit and can impair tree growth or kill limbs. Life Cycle : Spring : Females lay eggs beneath their bodies. Life Cycle : Spring : Females lay eggs beneath their bodies

: It is commonly "wine-processed" by steaming or stewing the fruit with wine until fully absorbed, which is believed to enhance its ability to nourish the liver and kidneys. 2. European Fruit Lecanium ( Parthenolecanium corni )

: A dormouse with its torso replaced by a piece of corn.

: Traditionally used to treat kidney deficiency, dizziness, night sweats, and hypertension.