The efficacy and function of holly seeds

Holly seed is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicine. It has many benefits for our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of holly seed. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Holly fruit (Compendium of Materia Medica), Holly seed (Binghu Jijian Fang).

[Source] It is the fruit of the holly plant of the Aquifoliaceae family. The fruits are picked and dried in winter when they are ripe.

[Original form] Holly (Tang Materia Medica), also known as: frozen, frozen green (Bencao Shiyi), holly wood (Bencao Tujing), Wannianzhi (Qunfangpu·Wood Department), large-leaf frozen green (Yilin Zongyao), four-season green.

【Habitat distribution】 In sparse forests. Distributed throughout the south of the Changhui River Basin.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet and bitter, cool, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "enters the foot Jueyin meridian."

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind. To replenish deficiency. Treat rheumatism, arthralgia and hemorrhoids.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1.5 to 3 qian; or soaked in wine.

[Additional prescription] To treat hemorrhoids: On the winter solstice, take frozen green seeds of the tree, soak them in salt and wine overnight, steam them nine times and dry them nine times, then store them in a bottle. Take 70 pills on an empty stomach with wine every day, and take again before going to bed. (Binghu Collection of Simple Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": Dongqing is also a species of Ligustrum lucidum, which is sometimes found in the mountains. But the one with slightly round leaves and red seeds is Dongqing; the one with long leaves and black seeds is Ligustrum lucidum.

The above article introduces the functions of holly seeds. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.