The efficacy and function of Duxianzi

Do you know Duxianzi? It is a common Chinese medicinal material and is very helpful for some diseases. Let me show you today.

[Source] It is the fruit of the cashew nut of the Anacardiaceae family.

[Original form] Chicken cashew nut, also known as: Duxian tree (Southern Plant Description), cashew tree, heart fruit tree.

【Habitat distribution】 Cultivated in Guangdong.

[Chemical composition] The general composition of seeds: moisture 7.55%, ash 2.60%, protein 25.41%, fat 43.39%, carbohydrate 21.05%. Sugar contains fructose and glucose.

[Pharmacological action] The kernel is edible, but the skin of the kernel is irritating. The water extract of the bark (extracted in a dark environment at 0-5℃, ineffective after heating) has the effect of lowering blood pressure. The tincture or extract of the bark has a hypoglycemic effect when taken orally in normal people. The effect starts 15 to 20 minutes after taking the bark, is most significant after 60 to 90 minutes, and can last for 3 hours. Decoction of bark (inner bark) can also lower blood sugar in animals. The hypoglycemic ingredients promote the production of CO2 in the testicular adipose tissue of isolated rats.

[Properties and flavors] "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, mild, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treats cough, irritability and thirst.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica". "Description of Southern Plants and Trees": The wild Duxian tree is as big as a finger, three inches long, and black in color. It blooms in March, with the flowers still attached to the fruits, and matures in July or August. The villagers eat rice and corn, and drink the fragrant drink dry. Out of Rinnan.

From the above explanation, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of duxianzi. If there are any symptoms of discomfort in the body, you can use Chinese medicine to regulate it. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating diseases, so you can eat it with confidence.