The efficacy and function of 蓮实

Speaking of Trichosanthes kirilowii, many people know that it is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. So do you know the effects and functions of Trichosanthes kirilowii? How should it be eaten? Let’s find out now.

[Other names] Natural Valley, Yu Yuliang (Zhang Hua's "Bowuzhi"), Shicaoshi ("Bencao Shiyi"), Sha Gongzi ("Chinese Economic Flora").

[Source] It is the fruit of the Cyperus rotundus plant of the Cyperaceae family.

[Original form] Cuscuta australis (Haiyao Bencao), also known as: Sand Cuscuta australis.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on coastal sandy beaches and lakeside. Distributed in Northeast my country, Hebei, Shandong and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, neutral, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It enters the Taiyin meridians of the hands and feet, and the Yangming meridians."

【Function】 "Haiyao Bencao": "It is mainly used to replenish the body's deficiency and weakness, warm the stomach and intestines, stop vomiting, and is good for health if eaten for a long time."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This article introduces to us what is Trichosanthes fruit. We know that Trichosanthes fruit has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that Trichosanthes fruit should generally not be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.