Can patients with favism take Cornus officinalis (Shanzhuyu)?

Mar 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, patients with favism can take Cornus officinalis. Favism is a genetic disorder in which patients lack glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, and consuming fava beans or certain oxidative drugs can trigger acute hemolytic anemia. However, Cornus officinalis does not belong to fava beans or oxidative drugs and can be used under a doctor's guidance.

Generally, patients with favism can consume cornus fruit (Cornus officinalis), but it should be done under the guidance of a physician. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Favism is a hereditary disease characterized by a deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the body. Patients should avoid exposure to oxidative foods or medications to prevent hemolytic reactions. Cornus fruit does not belong to the category of fava beans or oxidative substances. Additionally, in traditional Chinese medicine formulations, cornus fruit is used as a medicinal component, such as in Jisheng Shenqi Pills, where it serves to warm and tonify kidney yang and promote diuresis to reduce edema.

If a patient with favism has indications for using cornus fruit, they may use such medications under a physician's guidance. However, due to possible differences in constitution and medical condition among patients, it is essential for favism patients to consult qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Only after confirming that the components in cornus fruit will not cause adverse effects and that its consumption aligns with their current treatment plan, should cornus fruit be consumed in appropriate amounts under medical supervision.

In daily life, it is recommended that favism patients maintain healthy lifestyle habits and avoid known triggering factors, which can help maintain stable health conditions.

References

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[9] Yu Hongwei. The Dual Use of Medicine and Food—Cornus Officinalis [J]. Henan Agriculture, 2024(15): 2.

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