The efficacy and function of bitter osmanthus fruit

The fruit of bitter buckwheat is a famous traditional commonly used Chinese medicinal material in my country with a long history of application. Today we will learn about the fruit of the bitter gourd.

[Source] It is the fruit of the Solanaceae plant, which is harvested when the fruit is ripe in autumn.

[Properties and flavors] "Kangxi Folk Herbal Medicine Prescriptions": "Neutral, sour, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat toothache, pemphigus, and furuncle.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash the juice and apply.

【Note】 "Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescriptions": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ①To treat toothache: Place bitter gourd fruit on the painful area. (Hunan Pharmacopoeia)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Jiangxi Folk Herbs".

The utilization rate of bitter buckthorn fruit in traditional Chinese medicine is still very high, and it can be used to treat a variety of diseases. We should eat it after fully understanding the effects and functions of bitter chestnut fruit. I hope everyone doesn’t eat carelessly.