Yuezhu fruit has antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-tumor effects. It is used for enteritis and dysentery. Let's learn more about Yuezhu fruit!
What is Yuezhu fruit?
Yuezhu plants are low and usually only grow to about 30cm in height. However, they often spread and grow into a large area through underground stems. Yuezhu fruit shines with a ruby-like luster and is adorned with a crown-shaped calyx.
During the fruiting period, the red Yuezhu fruit is scattered on the green carpet woven by the fruit trees. If you see this scene, your heart will be filled with joy.
Yuezhu fruit is widely distributed in high latitude areas of the northern hemisphere. It generally grows in areas with sparse sunlight under the forest canopy, and acidic soil is their paradise. They are particularly cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -40℃, so they can be found in the tundra of the polar circle, showing their indomitable spirit.
What are the benefits and effects of Yuezhu fruit?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Yuezhu fruit has the effect of stopping diarrhea and dysentery, and is mainly used for intestinal inflammation and dysentery.
The substances contained in Yuezhu fruit have antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-tumor effects.
To treat intestinal inflammation and dysentery, take 6g of Yuezhu fruit and 9g of Tumu Xiang, decoct with water and take orally.
Yuezhu fruit has unique effects in preventing brain and nerve aging, strengthening the heart, anti-cancer, and improving immune regulation. It can regulate the eye's connective tissue and muscle elasticity and strengthen microvessels.
Pharmacological effects of Yuezhu fruit
The substances contained in the fruit have antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-tumor effects.
The 5% extract of dried Yuezhu whole plant has an anti-sex hormone effect on male frogs, which is not caused by tannins.
The infusion or decoction of Yuezhu leaves can be used as a diuretic (for treating kidney stones) and can be used for rheumatism, gout, and the fruit can be used for vitamin deficiency.
