Lantern Fruit, a traditional Chinese medicine, is the fruit of the plant East China Tea Bristle, which belongs to the family of Tiger Ear Grass. Lantern Fruit is also known as Dog Grape, Lantern Grass, Vinegar Chestnut, Mountain Wart, Hanging Golden Lantern, East China Tea Bristle, Bubble Grass, and Mountain Cherry. It is mainly distributed in Northeast China, North China, Shaanxi, Gansu, and other regions. It has the function of relieving exterior syndrome and is commonly used for treating colds.
【Dosage and Administration】
Oral administration: Decoction, 9-15g of Lantern Fruit.
【Efficacy and Functions of Lantern Fruit】
According to traditional Chinese medicine, Lantern Fruit has the function of relieving exterior syndrome and is commonly used for treating colds.
1. "Jilin Herbal Medicine": "Relieves exterior syndrome, treats colds."
2. "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Detoxifies."
【Habitat and Distribution】
Lantern Fruit grows in mixed forests or coniferous and broad-leaved forests at an altitude of 1200-1800m. It is distributed in Northeast China, North China, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, and other regions.
