The efficacy and function of Hongbaierwan fruit

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. Hongbaierwan fruit is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let’s learn about it together below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of Begonia sinensis of the Begoniaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 20-40cm high. There are double spherical tubers, but with more fibrous roots; the stem is cylindrical, erect, light brown, and unbranched. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 4-15cm long, becoming shorter from bottom to top; leaves are thin papery, broadly ovate, 3-12cm long, 3.5-9cm wide, gradually pointed at the tip, often caudate-shaped, heart-shaped at the base, oblique, light green on the back, and serrated on the margins. The cymes are terminal or axillary, with small and sparse flowers, pink, 4 male tepals, 2 in the outer whorl, ovate, 2 in the inner whorl, many stamens, fused at the base to form a stalk about 2 mm long, and anthers longitudinally dehiscent; 5 female tepals, 2 in the outer whorl, 3 in the inner whorl, 3 styles, fused at the base, stigma semilunar, with nipple-like protrusions. The capsule has two wings, one of which is larger and triangular. Flowering and fruiting period is between summer and autumn.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】Detoxification. Primary snake bite

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash the juice for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the Hongbaierwan Fruit. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.