The efficacy and function of red jelly

What are the functions of red glutinous rice? As a traditional Chinese medicine, red glutinous rice can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we’d like to introduce you to Chi Jing.

[Other names] Qibao (Disease Plants of Northeast China), Chibao, Shanshigua (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Northeast China).

[Source] It is the fruit of the Cucurbitaceae plant. When the fruit is ripe, pick it with the stalk to prevent it from cracking. Use thread to string the fruit stalks together and hang them in the sun or in a ventilated place until they dry. Place in a ventilated and dry place to prevent moisture, mildew and insects.

[Original form] Perennial climbing herb. Stems hairy, few branches; tendrils simple. Leaves are alternate; broadly ovate-cordate, 5-10 cm long, 4-9 cm wide, pointed at the apex, with slightly serrated edges; hairy on both sides; with petioles. Flowers are axillary, solitary, and dioecious; the pedicels of male flowers are short and thin, while those of female flowers are long and thick; the calyx is short-bell-shaped, with 5 lobes, linear-lanceolate, and reflexed; the corolla is yellow, bell-shaped, 5-parted, with narrowly ovate petals, short-haired, and about 2.5 cm long; the male flower has S stamens, the sterile stamens are linear, and the filaments are hairy; the female flower has short reduced stamens, the ovary is inferior, oblong, and covered with long soft hairs, with a 3-pronged reniform stigma. The gourd is oblong or broadly elliptical, 4 to 5 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, and red or green. Flowering period is from July to August. The fruiting period is from August to September.

【Habitat distribution】Grows on hillsides or near houses. Distributed in Northeast China, North China and other places.

[Properties] The dried fruit is oval, elliptical to oblong, often flattened, 3 to 5 cm long and about 1.5 to 3 cm in diameter. Orange-yellow, orange-red, red to reddish brown. The surface is wrinkled, with very sparse white hairs and longitudinal grooves, a residual column base at the top, and a thin and curved fruit stalk at the base. The pericarp is about 1 mm thick, with numerous small yellow oblong particles adhered to the inner surface, which are undeveloped seeds. There are numerous flat oval, brown-black mature seeds in the center, which are soft and sticky when fresh. The air is specific. Sweet taste.

[Properties and flavors] "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Northeast China": "sour, bitter, neutral."

【Functions and indications】Reduces adverse effects, regulates dampness, and harmonizes blood stasis. Treat jaundice, dysentery, acid reflux, coughing up blood, chest pain, and lumbar sprain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water or grind into powder.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating gastric nausea, acid reflux and vomiting of food: Grind one to three grams of red bag (dry product) into powder and drink with water. (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Northeast China)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Heilongjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine".

The above introduces some basic knowledge about red croaker. I believe many people will have a better understanding of red croaker after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.