The efficacy and function of the fruit of the chicken shit vine

The medicinal value of the fruit of the Cistanche deserticola is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. The fruit of the Aconitum contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Source] It is the fruit of the Rubiaceae plant Acanthopanax schefflera .

[Chemical composition] The fruit contains 0.69% arbutinol glycoside, 1.5% oleanolic acid, trisane, hydroquinone, as well as volatile components such as phenol, terpene aldehyde, butyraldehyde, acetic acid and propionic acid. The seeds contain about 9% oil, of which palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid are all above 10%; the unsaponifiable part contains about 20% sterols.

【Functions and indications】 "Chinese Tree Taxonomy": "The juice can treat poisonous insect stings and be applied to the affected area. It can also be used as a frostbite medicine."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicinal Plants".

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of the fruit of the Acanthopanax rotundus. In fact, it also has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.