The efficacy and function of thorn flower

The environment is now seriously deteriorating and various diseases are emerging one after another. In order to prevent the occurrence of various diseases and ensure good health, many people choose to enhance their immunity through diet. As a food ingredient that can fundamentally regulate various functions of the body, Chinese medicinal materials have received widespread attention. Today I will introduce to you the medicinal herb thorn flower.

[Other names] Eryngium, Cynomorium, Maqu (Bielu), and Thornflower (Tang Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the flower of the jujube of the Rhamnaceae family.

【Nature and flavor】 "Bielu": "bitter, flat, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 "Bielu": "It is used to treat internal leakage of wounds and improve eyesight."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Ming Yi Bie Lu": The thorn flower is picked 120 days after the winter solstice.

The above describes some ways to eat thorny flowers. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.