The efficacy and function of hawthorn

Traditional Chinese medicine has always been the best choice for many people to treat diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating diseases, and you can rest assured when choosing it. Today we will introduce a traditional Chinese medicine - hawthorn.

[Other names] Heyuanzi (Leigong Paozhi Lun), Southwestern papaya (Zhongyao Zhi).

[Source] It is the fruit of the Rosaceae plant. The fruit is picked when ripe, cut longitudinally into two halves or several pieces, and dried in the sun or oven.

[Original form] Papaya (Bi Ya), also known as narrow-leaved papaya.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

[Properties] The dried fruit is slightly oval, about 5 to 9 cm long and 3 to 5 cm in diameter. There is a depression at the top, and the lower end is narrower with a concave fruit stalk mark. Most of them are oval-hemispherical in longitudinal section, with brownish red to dark red surface, slightly shiny, and irregular deep wrinkles. The longitudinal section has a concave center, is reddish brown, smooth and shiny, has grooved edges, is reddish yellow, and granular, and sometimes the ovary septum and slightly triangular seeds can be seen. Solid quality. It has a slight fragrance and tastes sour and astringent. The larger the size and the brownish red in color, the better.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour and astringent, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Treat vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, nausea, heartburn, and dysentery.

【Note】 ① "Leigong Paozhi Lun": "It hurts people's energy."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Bencao Jing Jizhu"; 1. "Leigong Paozhi Lun": The seeds are slightly yellow in color, with thick stems and cores, and small round seeds.

Knowing the effects and functions of hawthorn seeds, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.