The efficacy and function of peach seven fruits

Although Western medicine and Western drugs are more common nowadays, people still often believe that diseases can only be cured by taking Chinese medicine, because Chinese medicine can cure the root cause. Peach Seven Fruits is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Let’s take a look at some common knowledge about Peach Seven Fruits.

[Alias] Ink melon, wax gourd, and chicken gizzard fruit.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of Sinopodophyllum hexandrum (Royle) Ying, a plant of the Berberidaceae family.

[Original form] Taoerqi is a perennial herb, 40-70cm tall. The rhizome is thick, with many lateral roots, 15cm long, 2-3mm in diameter, and light brown or tan in appearance. The stem is simple, with two membranous sheaths at the base. There are 2-3 leaves, growing at the top of the stem, with long petioles; the leaves are peltate, about 25 cm in diameter, palmately 3-5 deeply divided to the middle and lower part or almost to the base, the lobes are gradually pointed at the tip, green and glabrous above, light green below with long white hairs. The flowers are solitary in the leaf axils, blooming before the leaves, pink in color, and the sepals fall off early; there are 6 petals, arranged in 2 whorls, the outer whorl is longer than the inner whorl; there are 6 stamens, the filaments bend inward, widening at the base, and the anthers are narrow and oblong; the ovary is nearly round, with many ovules, a short style, and a multi-lobed stigma. The berries are oval, 3-6cm long, covered with gray powder, and red when ripe. Seeds numerous, dark purple. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from June to August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mountain grass or under forests at an altitude of 2000-3000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; sour; neutral; slightly toxic

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation; relieve cough and asthma; strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. Mainly used for irregular menstruation; amenorrhea due to blood stasis; abdominal pain due to blood stasis after childbirth; cough and asthma; diarrhea and dysentery; leucorrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Peach Seven Fruits, I believe many friends already know the benefits of Peach Seven Fruits. It can be seen that peach fruits are very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.